What is 50/62 Divided By 9/8

Solving $\frac{50}{62}\div\frac{9}{8}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{50}{62} \div \frac{9}{8} = \frac{50}{62} \times \frac{8}{9}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $50 \times 8 = 400$
• Multiply the Denominators: $62 \times 9 = 558$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{50}{62} \times \frac{9}{8} = \frac{400}{558}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{400}{558}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $400$ and $558$. The GCD of $400$ and $558$ is $2$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{400 \div 2}{558 \div 2} = \frac{200}{279}$

Answer $\frac{50}{62}\div\frac{9}{8} = \frac{200}{279}$

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