What is 50/45 Divided By 4/1

Solving $\frac{50}{45}\div\frac{4}{1}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{50}{45} \div \frac{4}{1} = \frac{50}{45} \times \frac{1}{4}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $50 \times 1 = 50$
• Multiply the Denominators: $45 \times 4 = 180$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{50}{45} \times \frac{4}{1} = \frac{50}{180}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{50}{180}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $50$ and $180$. The GCD of $50$ and $180$ is $10$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{50 \div 10}{180 \div 10} = \frac{5}{18}$

Answer $\frac{50}{45}\div\frac{4}{1} = \frac{5}{18}$

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