What is 98/72 Divided By 5/6

Solving $\frac{98}{72}\div\frac{5}{6}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{98}{72} \div \frac{5}{6} = \frac{98}{72} \times \frac{6}{5}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $98 \times 6 = 588$
• Multiply the Denominators: $72 \times 5 = 360$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{98}{72} \times \frac{5}{6} = \frac{588}{360}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{588}{360}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $588$ and $360$. The GCD of $588$ and $360$ is $12$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{588 \div 12}{360 \div 12} = \frac{49}{30}$

Answer $\frac{98}{72}\div\frac{5}{6} = \frac{49}{30}$

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