What is 50/48 Divided By 5/9

Solving $\frac{50}{48}\div\frac{5}{9}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{50}{48} \div \frac{5}{9} = \frac{50}{48} \times \frac{9}{5}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $50 \times 9 = 450$
• Multiply the Denominators: $48 \times 5 = 240$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{50}{48} \times \frac{5}{9} = \frac{450}{240}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{450}{240}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $450$ and $240$. The GCD of $450$ and $240$ is $30$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{450 \div 30}{240 \div 30} = \frac{15}{8}$

Answer $\frac{50}{48}\div\frac{5}{9} = \frac{15}{8}$

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