What is 19/50 Divided By 8/5

Solving $\frac{19}{50}\div\frac{8}{5}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{19}{50} \div \frac{8}{5} = \frac{19}{50} \times \frac{5}{8}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $19 \times 5 = 95$
• Multiply the Denominators: $50 \times 8 = 400$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{19}{50} \times \frac{8}{5} = \frac{95}{400}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{95}{400}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $95$ and $400$. The GCD of $95$ and $400$ is $5$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{95 \div 5}{400 \div 5} = \frac{19}{80}$

Answer $\frac{19}{50}\div\frac{8}{5} = \frac{19}{80}$

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