What is 50/48 Divided By 5/7

Solving $\frac{50}{48}\div\frac{5}{7}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{50}{48} \div \frac{5}{7} = \frac{50}{48} \times \frac{7}{5}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $50 \times 7 = 350$
• Multiply the Denominators: $48 \times 5 = 240$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{50}{48} \times \frac{5}{7} = \frac{350}{240}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{350}{240}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $350$ and $240$. The GCD of $350$ and $240$ is $10$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{350 \div 10}{240 \div 10} = \frac{35}{24}$

Answer $\frac{50}{48}\div\frac{5}{7} = \frac{35}{24}$

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