What is 50/45 Divided By 5/3

Solving $\frac{50}{45}\div\frac{5}{3}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{50}{45} \div \frac{5}{3} = \frac{50}{45} \times \frac{3}{5}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $50 \times 3 = 150$
• Multiply the Denominators: $45 \times 5 = 225$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{50}{45} \times \frac{5}{3} = \frac{150}{225}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{150}{225}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $150$ and $225$. The GCD of $150$ and $225$ is $75$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{150 \div 75}{225 \div 75} = \frac{2}{3}$

Answer $\frac{50}{45}\div\frac{5}{3} = \frac{2}{3}$

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