What is 50/42 Divided By 2/3

Solving $\frac{50}{42}\div\frac{2}{3}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{50}{42} \div \frac{2}{3} = \frac{50}{42} \times \frac{3}{2}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $50 \times 3 = 150$
• Multiply the Denominators: $42 \times 2 = 84$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{50}{42} \times \frac{2}{3} = \frac{150}{84}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{150}{84}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $150$ and $84$. The GCD of $150$ and $84$ is $6$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{150 \div 6}{84 \div 6} = \frac{25}{14}$

Answer $\frac{50}{42}\div\frac{2}{3} = \frac{25}{14}$

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