What is 50/85 Divided By 4/2

Solving $\frac{50}{85}\div\frac{4}{2}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{50}{85} \div \frac{4}{2} = \frac{50}{85} \times \frac{2}{4}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $50 \times 2 = 100$
• Multiply the Denominators: $85 \times 4 = 340$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{50}{85} \times \frac{4}{2} = \frac{100}{340}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{100}{340}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $100$ and $340$. The GCD of $100$ and $340$ is $20$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{100 \div 20}{340 \div 20} = \frac{5}{17}$

Answer $\frac{50}{85}\div\frac{4}{2} = \frac{5}{17}$

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