What is 34/50 Divided By 5/7

Solving $\frac{34}{50}\div\frac{5}{7}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{34}{50} \div \frac{5}{7} = \frac{34}{50} \times \frac{7}{5}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $34 \times 7 = 238$
• Multiply the Denominators: $50 \times 5 = 250$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{34}{50} \times \frac{5}{7} = \frac{238}{250}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{238}{250}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $238$ and $250$. The GCD of $238$ and $250$ is $2$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{238 \div 2}{250 \div 2} = \frac{119}{125}$

Answer $\frac{34}{50}\div\frac{5}{7} = \frac{119}{125}$

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