What is 50/35 Divided By 8/2

Solving $\frac{50}{35}\div\frac{8}{2}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{50}{35} \div \frac{8}{2} = \frac{50}{35} \times \frac{2}{8}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $50 \times 2 = 100$
• Multiply the Denominators: $35 \times 8 = 280$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{50}{35} \times \frac{8}{2} = \frac{100}{280}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{100}{280}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $100$ and $280$. The GCD of $100$ and $280$ is $20$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{100 \div 20}{280 \div 20} = \frac{5}{14}$

Answer $\frac{50}{35}\div\frac{8}{2} = \frac{5}{14}$

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