What is 50/70 Divided By 8/9

Solving $\frac{50}{70}\div\frac{8}{9}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{50}{70} \div \frac{8}{9} = \frac{50}{70} \times \frac{9}{8}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $50 \times 9 = 450$
• Multiply the Denominators: $70 \times 8 = 560$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{50}{70} \times \frac{8}{9} = \frac{450}{560}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{450}{560}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $450$ and $560$. The GCD of $450$ and $560$ is $10$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{450 \div 10}{560 \div 10} = \frac{45}{56}$

Answer $\frac{50}{70}\div\frac{8}{9} = \frac{45}{56}$

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