What is 50/26 Divided By 8/5

Solving $\frac{50}{26}\div\frac{8}{5}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{50}{26} \div \frac{8}{5} = \frac{50}{26} \times \frac{5}{8}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $50 \times 5 = 250$
• Multiply the Denominators: $26 \times 8 = 208$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{50}{26} \times \frac{8}{5} = \frac{250}{208}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{250}{208}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $250$ and $208$. The GCD of $250$ and $208$ is $2$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{250 \div 2}{208 \div 2} = \frac{125}{104}$

Answer $\frac{50}{26}\div\frac{8}{5} = \frac{125}{104}$

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