What is 50/18 Divided By 8/2

Solving $\frac{50}{18}\div\frac{8}{2}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{50}{18} \div \frac{8}{2} = \frac{50}{18} \times \frac{2}{8}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $50 \times 2 = 100$
• Multiply the Denominators: $18 \times 8 = 144$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{50}{18} \times \frac{8}{2} = \frac{100}{144}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{100}{144}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $100$ and $144$. The GCD of $100$ and $144$ is $4$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{100 \div 4}{144 \div 4} = \frac{25}{36}$

Answer $\frac{50}{18}\div\frac{8}{2} = \frac{25}{36}$

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