What is 98/72 Divided By 5/9

Solving $\frac{98}{72}\div\frac{5}{9}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{98}{72} \div \frac{5}{9} = \frac{98}{72} \times \frac{9}{5}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $98 \times 9 = 882$
• Multiply the Denominators: $72 \times 5 = 360$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{98}{72} \times \frac{5}{9} = \frac{882}{360}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{882}{360}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $882$ and $360$. The GCD of $882$ and $360$ is $18$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{882 \div 18}{360 \div 18} = \frac{49}{20}$

Answer $\frac{98}{72}\div\frac{5}{9} = \frac{49}{20}$

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