What is 50/72 Divided By 8/3

Solving $\frac{50}{72}\div\frac{8}{3}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{50}{72} \div \frac{8}{3} = \frac{50}{72} \times \frac{3}{8}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $50 \times 3 = 150$
• Multiply the Denominators: $72 \times 8 = 576$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{50}{72} \times \frac{8}{3} = \frac{150}{576}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{150}{576}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $150$ and $576$. The GCD of $150$ and $576$ is $6$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{150 \div 6}{576 \div 6} = \frac{25}{96}$

Answer $\frac{50}{72}\div\frac{8}{3} = \frac{25}{96}$

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