What is 50/43 Divided By 2/1

Solving $\frac{50}{43}\div\frac{2}{1}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{50}{43} \div \frac{2}{1} = \frac{50}{43} \times \frac{1}{2}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $50 \times 1 = 50$
• Multiply the Denominators: $43 \times 2 = 86$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{50}{43} \times \frac{2}{1} = \frac{50}{86}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{50}{86}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $50$ and $86$. The GCD of $50$ and $86$ is $2$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{50 \div 2}{86 \div 2} = \frac{25}{43}$

Answer $\frac{50}{43}\div\frac{2}{1} = \frac{25}{43}$

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