What is 50/60 Divided By 2/9

Solving $\frac{50}{60}\div\frac{2}{9}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{50}{60} \div \frac{2}{9} = \frac{50}{60} \times \frac{9}{2}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $50 \times 9 = 450$
• Multiply the Denominators: $60 \times 2 = 120$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{50}{60} \times \frac{2}{9} = \frac{450}{120}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{450}{120}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $450$ and $120$. The GCD of $450$ and $120$ is $30$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{450 \div 30}{120 \div 30} = \frac{15}{4}$

Answer $\frac{50}{60}\div\frac{2}{9} = \frac{15}{4}$

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