What is 98/70 Divided By 2/5

Solving $\frac{98}{70}\div\frac{2}{5}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{98}{70} \div \frac{2}{5} = \frac{98}{70} \times \frac{5}{2}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $98 \times 5 = 490$
• Multiply the Denominators: $70 \times 2 = 140$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{98}{70} \times \frac{2}{5} = \frac{490}{140}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{490}{140}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $490$ and $140$. The GCD of $490$ and $140$ is $70$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{490 \div 70}{140 \div 70} = \frac{7}{2}$

Answer $\frac{98}{70}\div\frac{2}{5} = \frac{7}{2}$

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