What is 98/74 Divided By 8/6

Solving $\frac{98}{74}\div\frac{8}{6}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{98}{74} \div \frac{8}{6} = \frac{98}{74} \times \frac{6}{8}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $98 \times 6 = 588$
• Multiply the Denominators: $74 \times 8 = 592$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{98}{74} \times \frac{8}{6} = \frac{588}{592}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{588}{592}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $588$ and $592$. The GCD of $588$ and $592$ is $4$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{588 \div 4}{592 \div 4} = \frac{147}{148}$

Answer $\frac{98}{74}\div\frac{8}{6} = \frac{147}{148}$

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