What is 50/60 Divided By 7/6

Solving $\frac{50}{60}\div\frac{7}{6}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{50}{60} \div \frac{7}{6} = \frac{50}{60} \times \frac{6}{7}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $50 \times 6 = 300$
• Multiply the Denominators: $60 \times 7 = 420$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{50}{60} \times \frac{7}{6} = \frac{300}{420}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{300}{420}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $300$ and $420$. The GCD of $300$ and $420$ is $60$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{300 \div 60}{420 \div 60} = \frac{5}{7}$

Answer $\frac{50}{60}\div\frac{7}{6} = \frac{5}{7}$

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