What is 50/75 Divided By 5/3

Solving $\frac{50}{75}\div\frac{5}{3}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{50}{75} \div \frac{5}{3} = \frac{50}{75} \times \frac{3}{5}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $50 \times 3 = 150$
• Multiply the Denominators: $75 \times 5 = 375$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{50}{75} \times \frac{5}{3} = \frac{150}{375}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{150}{375}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $150$ and $375$. The GCD of $150$ and $375$ is $75$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{150 \div 75}{375 \div 75} = \frac{2}{5}$

Answer $\frac{50}{75}\div\frac{5}{3} = \frac{2}{5}$

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