What is 50/75 Divided By 5/4

Solving $\frac{50}{75}\div\frac{5}{4}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{50}{75} \div \frac{5}{4} = \frac{50}{75} \times \frac{4}{5}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $50 \times 4 = 200$
• Multiply the Denominators: $75 \times 5 = 375$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{50}{75} \times \frac{5}{4} = \frac{200}{375}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{200}{375}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $200$ and $375$. The GCD of $200$ and $375$ is $25$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{200 \div 25}{375 \div 25} = \frac{8}{15}$

Answer $\frac{50}{75}\div\frac{5}{4} = \frac{8}{15}$

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