What is 50/34 Divided By 5/4

Solving $\frac{50}{34}\div\frac{5}{4}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{50}{34} \div \frac{5}{4} = \frac{50}{34} \times \frac{4}{5}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $50 \times 4 = 200$
• Multiply the Denominators: $34 \times 5 = 170$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{50}{34} \times \frac{5}{4} = \frac{200}{170}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{200}{170}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $200$ and $170$. The GCD of $200$ and $170$ is $10$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{200 \div 10}{170 \div 10} = \frac{20}{17}$

Answer $\frac{50}{34}\div\frac{5}{4} = \frac{20}{17}$

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