What is 50/72 Divided By 4/6

Solving $\frac{50}{72}\div\frac{4}{6}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{50}{72} \div \frac{4}{6} = \frac{50}{72} \times \frac{6}{4}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $50 \times 6 = 300$
• Multiply the Denominators: $72 \times 4 = 288$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{50}{72} \times \frac{4}{6} = \frac{300}{288}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{300}{288}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $300$ and $288$. The GCD of $300$ and $288$ is $12$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{300 \div 12}{288 \div 12} = \frac{25}{24}$

Answer $\frac{50}{72}\div\frac{4}{6} = \frac{25}{24}$

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