What is 98/72 Divided By 1/7

Solving $\frac{98}{72}\div\frac{1}{7}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{98}{72} \div \frac{1}{7} = \frac{98}{72} \times \frac{7}{1}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $98 \times 7 = 686$
• Multiply the Denominators: $72 \times 1 = 72$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{98}{72} \times \frac{1}{7} = \frac{686}{72}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{686}{72}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $686$ and $72$. The GCD of $686$ and $72$ is $2$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{686 \div 2}{72 \div 2} = \frac{343}{36}$

Answer $\frac{98}{72}\div\frac{1}{7} = \frac{343}{36}$

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