What is 50/53 Divided By 2/9

Solving $\frac{50}{53}\div\frac{2}{9}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{50}{53} \div \frac{2}{9} = \frac{50}{53} \times \frac{9}{2}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $50 \times 9 = 450$
• Multiply the Denominators: $53 \times 2 = 106$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{50}{53} \times \frac{2}{9} = \frac{450}{106}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{450}{106}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $450$ and $106$. The GCD of $450$ and $106$ is $2$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{450 \div 2}{106 \div 2} = \frac{225}{53}$

Answer $\frac{50}{53}\div\frac{2}{9} = \frac{225}{53}$

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