Question

How do you simplify `1.4 div 9.8`?

Answer 1

`0.14`

Explanation:

`1.4 -: 9.8` is the same as `1.4/9.8`

Divide using a calculator.

`0.14285714285`

Round this to the hundredth or thousandth.

Answer 2

You can simplify the fraction to `1/7` if you would prefer not to get a decimal answer.

Explanation:

Here's an alternative to the answer posted by another user, it's really up to you what your preferred way to simplify is.

`1.4/9.8 = 14/98 = 7/49 = 1/7`