What is 98/74 Divided By 2/7

Solving $\frac{98}{74}\div\frac{2}{7}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{98}{74} \div \frac{2}{7} = \frac{98}{74} \times \frac{7}{2}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $98 \times 7 = 686$
• Multiply the Denominators: $74 \times 2 = 148$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{98}{74} \times \frac{2}{7} = \frac{686}{148}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{686}{148}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $686$ and $148$. The GCD of $686$ and $148$ is $2$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{686 \div 2}{148 \div 2} = \frac{343}{74}$

Answer $\frac{98}{74}\div\frac{2}{7} = \frac{343}{74}$

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