What is 98/53 Divided By 2/1

Solving $\frac{98}{53}\div\frac{2}{1}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{98}{53} \div \frac{2}{1} = \frac{98}{53} \times \frac{1}{2}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $98 \times 1 = 98$
• Multiply the Denominators: $53 \times 2 = 106$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{98}{53} \times \frac{2}{1} = \frac{98}{106}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{98}{106}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $98$ and $106$. The GCD of $98$ and $106$ is $2$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{98 \div 2}{106 \div 2} = \frac{49}{53}$

Answer $\frac{98}{53}\div\frac{2}{1} = \frac{49}{53}$

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