What is 50/81 Divided By 5/3

Solving $\frac{50}{81}\div\frac{5}{3}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{50}{81} \div \frac{5}{3} = \frac{50}{81} \times \frac{3}{5}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $50 \times 3 = 150$
• Multiply the Denominators: $81 \times 5 = 405$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{50}{81} \times \frac{5}{3} = \frac{150}{405}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{150}{405}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $150$ and $405$. The GCD of $150$ and $405$ is $15$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{150 \div 15}{405 \div 15} = \frac{10}{27}$

Answer $\frac{50}{81}\div\frac{5}{3} = \frac{10}{27}$

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