What is 50/61 Divided By 5/4

Solving $\frac{50}{61}\div\frac{5}{4}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{50}{61} \div \frac{5}{4} = \frac{50}{61} \times \frac{4}{5}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $50 \times 4 = 200$
• Multiply the Denominators: $61 \times 5 = 305$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{50}{61} \times \frac{5}{4} = \frac{200}{305}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{200}{305}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $200$ and $305$. The GCD of $200$ and $305$ is $5$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{200 \div 5}{305 \div 5} = \frac{40}{61}$

Answer $\frac{50}{61}\div\frac{5}{4} = \frac{40}{61}$

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