What is 98/88 Divided By 2/1

Solving $\frac{98}{88}\div\frac{2}{1}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{98}{88} \div \frac{2}{1} = \frac{98}{88} \times \frac{1}{2}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $98 \times 1 = 98$
• Multiply the Denominators: $88 \times 2 = 176$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{98}{88} \times \frac{2}{1} = \frac{98}{176}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{98}{176}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $98$ and $176$. The GCD of $98$ and $176$ is $2$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{98 \div 2}{176 \div 2} = \frac{49}{88}$

Answer $\frac{98}{88}\div\frac{2}{1} = \frac{49}{88}$

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