What is 50/38 Divided By 5/1

Solving $\frac{50}{38}\div\frac{5}{1}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{50}{38} \div \frac{5}{1} = \frac{50}{38} \times \frac{1}{5}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $50 \times 1 = 50$
• Multiply the Denominators: $38 \times 5 = 190$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{50}{38} \times \frac{5}{1} = \frac{50}{190}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{50}{190}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $50$ and $190$. The GCD of $50$ and $190$ is $10$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{50 \div 10}{190 \div 10} = \frac{5}{19}$

Answer $\frac{50}{38}\div\frac{5}{1} = \frac{5}{19}$

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