What is 50/61 Divided By 8/7

Solving $\frac{50}{61}\div\frac{8}{7}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{50}{61} \div \frac{8}{7} = \frac{50}{61} \times \frac{7}{8}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $50 \times 7 = 350$
• Multiply the Denominators: $61 \times 8 = 488$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{50}{61} \times \frac{8}{7} = \frac{350}{488}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{350}{488}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $350$ and $488$. The GCD of $350$ and $488$ is $2$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{350 \div 2}{488 \div 2} = \frac{175}{244}$

Answer $\frac{50}{61}\div\frac{8}{7} = \frac{175}{244}$

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