What is 22/50 Divided By 8/7

Solving $\frac{22}{50}\div\frac{8}{7}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{22}{50} \div \frac{8}{7} = \frac{22}{50} \times \frac{7}{8}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $22 \times 7 = 154$
• Multiply the Denominators: $50 \times 8 = 400$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{22}{50} \times \frac{8}{7} = \frac{154}{400}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{154}{400}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $154$ and $400$. The GCD of $154$ and $400$ is $2$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{154 \div 2}{400 \div 2} = \frac{77}{200}$

Answer $\frac{22}{50}\div\frac{8}{7} = \frac{77}{200}$

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