What is 98/85 Divided By 7/9

Solving $\frac{98}{85}\div\frac{7}{9}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{98}{85} \div \frac{7}{9} = \frac{98}{85} \times \frac{9}{7}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $98 \times 9 = 882$
• Multiply the Denominators: $85 \times 7 = 595$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{98}{85} \times \frac{7}{9} = \frac{882}{595}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{882}{595}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $882$ and $595$. The GCD of $882$ and $595$ is $7$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{882 \div 7}{595 \div 7} = \frac{126}{85}$

Answer $\frac{98}{85}\div\frac{7}{9} = \frac{126}{85}$

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