What is 34/50 Divided By 3/5

Solving $\frac{34}{50}\div\frac{3}{5}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{34}{50} \div \frac{3}{5} = \frac{34}{50} \times \frac{5}{3}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $34 \times 5 = 170$
• Multiply the Denominators: $50 \times 3 = 150$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{34}{50} \times \frac{3}{5} = \frac{170}{150}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{170}{150}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $170$ and $150$. The GCD of $170$ and $150$ is $10$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{170 \div 10}{150 \div 10} = \frac{17}{15}$

Answer $\frac{34}{50}\div\frac{3}{5} = \frac{17}{15}$

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