What is 50/74 Divided By 8/9

Solving $\frac{50}{74}\div\frac{8}{9}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{50}{74} \div \frac{8}{9} = \frac{50}{74} \times \frac{9}{8}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $50 \times 9 = 450$
• Multiply the Denominators: $74 \times 8 = 592$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{50}{74} \times \frac{8}{9} = \frac{450}{592}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{450}{592}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $450$ and $592$. The GCD of $450$ and $592$ is $2$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{450 \div 2}{592 \div 2} = \frac{225}{296}$

Answer $\frac{50}{74}\div\frac{8}{9} = \frac{225}{296}$

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