What is 98/72 Divided By 7/2

Solving $\frac{98}{72}\div\frac{7}{2}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{98}{72} \div \frac{7}{2} = \frac{98}{72} \times \frac{2}{7}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $98 \times 2 = 196$
• Multiply the Denominators: $72 \times 7 = 504$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{98}{72} \times \frac{7}{2} = \frac{196}{504}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{196}{504}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $196$ and $504$. The GCD of $196$ and $504$ is $28$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{196 \div 28}{504 \div 28} = \frac{7}{18}$

Answer $\frac{98}{72}\div\frac{7}{2} = \frac{7}{18}$

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