What is 50/12 Divided By 5/9

Solving $\frac{50}{12}\div\frac{5}{9}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{50}{12} \div \frac{5}{9} = \frac{50}{12} \times \frac{9}{5}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $50 \times 9 = 450$
• Multiply the Denominators: $12 \times 5 = 60$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{50}{12} \times \frac{5}{9} = \frac{450}{60}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{450}{60}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $450$ and $60$. The GCD of $450$ and $60$ is $30$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{450 \div 30}{60 \div 30} = \frac{15}{2}$

Answer $\frac{50}{12}\div\frac{5}{9} = \frac{15}{2}$

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