What is 50/12 Divided By 1/6

Solving $\frac{50}{12}\div\frac{1}{6}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{50}{12} \div \frac{1}{6} = \frac{50}{12} \times \frac{6}{1}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $50 \times 6 = 300$
• Multiply the Denominators: $12 \times 1 = 12$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{50}{12} \times \frac{1}{6} = \frac{300}{12}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{300}{12}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $300$ and $12$. The GCD of $300$ and $12$ is $12$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{300 \div 12}{12 \div 12} = \frac{25}{1}$

Answer $\frac{50}{12}\div\frac{1}{6} = \frac{25}{1}$

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