What is 50/70 Divided By 8/6

Solving $\frac{50}{70}\div\frac{8}{6}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{50}{70} \div \frac{8}{6} = \frac{50}{70} \times \frac{6}{8}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $50 \times 6 = 300$
• Multiply the Denominators: $70 \times 8 = 560$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{50}{70} \times \frac{8}{6} = \frac{300}{560}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{300}{560}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $300$ and $560$. The GCD of $300$ and $560$ is $20$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{300 \div 20}{560 \div 20} = \frac{15}{28}$

Answer $\frac{50}{70}\div\frac{8}{6} = \frac{15}{28}$

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