What is 50/43 Divided By 8/7

Solving $\frac{50}{43}\div\frac{8}{7}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{50}{43} \div \frac{8}{7} = \frac{50}{43} \times \frac{7}{8}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $50 \times 7 = 350$
• Multiply the Denominators: $43 \times 8 = 344$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{50}{43} \times \frac{8}{7} = \frac{350}{344}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{350}{344}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $350$ and $344$. The GCD of $350$ and $344$ is $2$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{350 \div 2}{344 \div 2} = \frac{175}{172}$

Answer $\frac{50}{43}\div\frac{8}{7} = \frac{175}{172}$

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