What is 98/48 Divided By 5/3

Solving $\frac{98}{48}\div\frac{5}{3}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{98}{48} \div \frac{5}{3} = \frac{98}{48} \times \frac{3}{5}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $98 \times 3 = 294$
• Multiply the Denominators: $48 \times 5 = 240$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{98}{48} \times \frac{5}{3} = \frac{294}{240}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{294}{240}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $294$ and $240$. The GCD of $294$ and $240$ is $6$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{294 \div 6}{240 \div 6} = \frac{49}{40}$

Answer $\frac{98}{48}\div\frac{5}{3} = \frac{49}{40}$

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