What is 11/50 Divided By 7/8

Solving $\frac{11}{50}\div\frac{7}{8}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{11}{50} \div \frac{7}{8} = \frac{11}{50} \times \frac{8}{7}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $11 \times 8 = 88$
• Multiply the Denominators: $50 \times 7 = 350$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{11}{50} \times \frac{7}{8} = \frac{88}{350}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{88}{350}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $88$ and $350$. The GCD of $88$ and $350$ is $2$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{88 \div 2}{350 \div 2} = \frac{44}{175}$

Answer $\frac{11}{50}\div\frac{7}{8} = \frac{44}{175}$

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