What is 50/12 Divided By 6/5

Solving $\frac{50}{12}\div\frac{6}{5}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{50}{12} \div \frac{6}{5} = \frac{50}{12} \times \frac{5}{6}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $50 \times 5 = 250$
• Multiply the Denominators: $12 \times 6 = 72$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{50}{12} \times \frac{6}{5} = \frac{250}{72}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{250}{72}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $250$ and $72$. The GCD of $250$ and $72$ is $2$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{250 \div 2}{72 \div 2} = \frac{125}{36}$

Answer $\frac{50}{12}\div\frac{6}{5} = \frac{125}{36}$

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