What is 98/42 Divided By 6/7

Solving $\frac{98}{42}\div\frac{6}{7}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{98}{42} \div \frac{6}{7} = \frac{98}{42} \times \frac{7}{6}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $98 \times 7 = 686$
• Multiply the Denominators: $42 \times 6 = 252$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{98}{42} \times \frac{6}{7} = \frac{686}{252}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{686}{252}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $686$ and $252$. The GCD of $686$ and $252$ is $14$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{686 \div 14}{252 \div 14} = \frac{49}{18}$

Answer $\frac{98}{42}\div\frac{6}{7} = \frac{49}{18}$

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