What is 50/46 Divided By 5/2

Solving $\frac{50}{46}\div\frac{5}{2}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{50}{46} \div \frac{5}{2} = \frac{50}{46} \times \frac{2}{5}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $50 \times 2 = 100$
• Multiply the Denominators: $46 \times 5 = 230$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{50}{46} \times \frac{5}{2} = \frac{100}{230}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{100}{230}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $100$ and $230$. The GCD of $100$ and $230$ is $10$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{100 \div 10}{230 \div 10} = \frac{10}{23}$

Answer $\frac{50}{46}\div\frac{5}{2} = \frac{10}{23}$

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