What is 50/35 Divided By 5/7

Solving $\frac{50}{35}\div\frac{5}{7}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{50}{35} \div \frac{5}{7} = \frac{50}{35} \times \frac{7}{5}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $50 \times 7 = 350$
• Multiply the Denominators: $35 \times 5 = 175$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{50}{35} \times \frac{5}{7} = \frac{350}{175}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{350}{175}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $350$ and $175$. The GCD of $350$ and $175$ is $175$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{350 \div 175}{175 \div 175} = \frac{2}{1}$

Answer $\frac{50}{35}\div\frac{5}{7} = \frac{2}{1}$

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