What is 50/53 Divided By 5/7

Solving $\frac{50}{53}\div\frac{5}{7}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{50}{53} \div \frac{5}{7} = \frac{50}{53} \times \frac{7}{5}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $50 \times 7 = 350$
• Multiply the Denominators: $53 \times 5 = 265$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{50}{53} \times \frac{5}{7} = \frac{350}{265}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{350}{265}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $350$ and $265$. The GCD of $350$ and $265$ is $5$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{350 \div 5}{265 \div 5} = \frac{70}{53}$

Answer $\frac{50}{53}\div\frac{5}{7} = \frac{70}{53}$

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