What is 50/54 Divided By 7/8

Solving $\frac{50}{54}\div\frac{7}{8}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{50}{54} \div \frac{7}{8} = \frac{50}{54} \times \frac{8}{7}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $50 \times 8 = 400$
• Multiply the Denominators: $54 \times 7 = 378$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{50}{54} \times \frac{7}{8} = \frac{400}{378}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{400}{378}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $400$ and $378$. The GCD of $400$ and $378$ is $2$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{400 \div 2}{378 \div 2} = \frac{200}{189}$

Answer $\frac{50}{54}\div\frac{7}{8} = \frac{200}{189}$

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