What is 12/50 Divided By 7/9

Solving $\frac{12}{50}\div\frac{7}{9}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{12}{50} \div \frac{7}{9} = \frac{12}{50} \times \frac{9}{7}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $12 \times 9 = 108$
• Multiply the Denominators: $50 \times 7 = 350$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{12}{50} \times \frac{7}{9} = \frac{108}{350}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{108}{350}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $108$ and $350$. The GCD of $108$ and $350$ is $2$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{108 \div 2}{350 \div 2} = \frac{54}{175}$

Answer $\frac{12}{50}\div\frac{7}{9} = \frac{54}{175}$

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