What is 50/85 Divided By 3/7

Solving $\frac{50}{85}\div\frac{3}{7}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{50}{85} \div \frac{3}{7} = \frac{50}{85} \times \frac{7}{3}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $50 \times 7 = 350$
• Multiply the Denominators: $85 \times 3 = 255$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{50}{85} \times \frac{3}{7} = \frac{350}{255}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{350}{255}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $350$ and $255$. The GCD of $350$ and $255$ is $5$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{350 \div 5}{255 \div 5} = \frac{70}{51}$

Answer $\frac{50}{85}\div\frac{3}{7} = \frac{70}{51}$

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