What is 50/45 Divided By 2/8

Solving $\frac{50}{45}\div\frac{2}{8}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{50}{45} \div \frac{2}{8} = \frac{50}{45} \times \frac{8}{2}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $50 \times 8 = 400$
• Multiply the Denominators: $45 \times 2 = 90$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{50}{45} \times \frac{2}{8} = \frac{400}{90}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{400}{90}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $400$ and $90$. The GCD of $400$ and $90$ is $10$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{400 \div 10}{90 \div 10} = \frac{40}{9}$

Answer $\frac{50}{45}\div\frac{2}{8} = \frac{40}{9}$

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