What is 50/60 Divided By 9/2

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

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

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

• Multiply the Numerators: $50 \times 2 = 100$
• Multiply the Denominators: $60 \times 9 = 540$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{50}{60} \times \frac{9}{2} = \frac{100}{540}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{100}{540}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $100$ and $540$. The GCD of $100$ and $540$ is $20$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{100 \div 20}{540 \div 20} = \frac{5}{27}$

Answer $\frac{50}{60}\div\frac{9}{2} = \frac{5}{27}$

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