What is 50/60 Divided By 6/8

Solving $\frac{50}{60}\div\frac{6}{8}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{50}{60} \div \frac{6}{8} = \frac{50}{60} \times \frac{8}{6}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $50 \times 8 = 400$
• Multiply the Denominators: $60 \times 6 = 360$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{50}{60} \times \frac{6}{8} = \frac{400}{360}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{400}{360}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $400$ and $360$. The GCD of $400$ and $360$ is $40$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{400 \div 40}{360 \div 40} = \frac{10}{9}$

Answer $\frac{50}{60}\div\frac{6}{8} = \frac{10}{9}$

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