What is 50/24 Divided By 2/8

Solving $\frac{50}{24}\div\frac{2}{8}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{50}{24} \div \frac{2}{8} = \frac{50}{24} \times \frac{8}{2}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $50 \times 8 = 400$
• Multiply the Denominators: $24 \times 2 = 48$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{50}{24} \times \frac{2}{8} = \frac{400}{48}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{400}{48}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $400$ and $48$. The GCD of $400$ and $48$ is $16$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{400 \div 16}{48 \div 16} = \frac{25}{3}$

Answer $\frac{50}{24}\div\frac{2}{8} = \frac{25}{3}$

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