What is 98/42 Divided By 5/9

Solving $\frac{98}{42}\div\frac{5}{9}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{98}{42} \div \frac{5}{9} = \frac{98}{42} \times \frac{9}{5}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $98 \times 9 = 882$
• Multiply the Denominators: $42 \times 5 = 210$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{98}{42} \times \frac{5}{9} = \frac{882}{210}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{882}{210}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $882$ and $210$. The GCD of $882$ and $210$ is $42$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{882 \div 42}{210 \div 42} = \frac{21}{5}$

Answer $\frac{98}{42}\div\frac{5}{9} = \frac{21}{5}$

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