What is 24/50 Divided By 5/7

Solving $\frac{24}{50}\div\frac{5}{7}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{24}{50} \div \frac{5}{7} = \frac{24}{50} \times \frac{7}{5}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $24 \times 7 = 168$
• Multiply the Denominators: $50 \times 5 = 250$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{24}{50} \times \frac{5}{7} = \frac{168}{250}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{168}{250}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $168$ and $250$. The GCD of $168$ and $250$ is $2$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{168 \div 2}{250 \div 2} = \frac{84}{125}$

Answer $\frac{24}{50}\div\frac{5}{7} = \frac{84}{125}$

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