What is 50/60 Divided By 4/3

Solving $\frac{50}{60}\div\frac{4}{3}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{50}{60} \div \frac{4}{3} = \frac{50}{60} \times \frac{3}{4}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $50 \times 3 = 150$
• Multiply the Denominators: $60 \times 4 = 240$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{50}{60} \times \frac{4}{3} = \frac{150}{240}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{150}{240}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $150$ and $240$. The GCD of $150$ and $240$ is $30$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{150 \div 30}{240 \div 30} = \frac{5}{8}$

Answer $\frac{50}{60}\div\frac{4}{3} = \frac{5}{8}$

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