What is 28/50 Divided By 8/5

Solving $\frac{28}{50}\div\frac{8}{5}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{28}{50} \div \frac{8}{5} = \frac{28}{50} \times \frac{5}{8}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $28 \times 5 = 140$
• Multiply the Denominators: $50 \times 8 = 400$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{28}{50} \times \frac{8}{5} = \frac{140}{400}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{140}{400}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $140$ and $400$. The GCD of $140$ and $400$ is $20$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{140 \div 20}{400 \div 20} = \frac{7}{20}$

Answer $\frac{28}{50}\div\frac{8}{5} = \frac{7}{20}$

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