What is 98/72 Divided By 8/7

Solving $\frac{98}{72}\div\frac{8}{7}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{98}{72} \div \frac{8}{7} = \frac{98}{72} \times \frac{7}{8}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $98 \times 7 = 686$
• Multiply the Denominators: $72 \times 8 = 576$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{98}{72} \times \frac{8}{7} = \frac{686}{576}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{686}{576}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $686$ and $576$. The GCD of $686$ and $576$ is $2$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{686 \div 2}{576 \div 2} = \frac{343}{288}$

Answer $\frac{98}{72}\div\frac{8}{7} = \frac{343}{288}$

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