What is 50/85 Divided By 4/7

Solving $\frac{50}{85}\div\frac{4}{7}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{50}{85} \div \frac{4}{7} = \frac{50}{85} \times \frac{7}{4}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $50 \times 7 = 350$
• Multiply the Denominators: $85 \times 4 = 340$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{50}{85} \times \frac{4}{7} = \frac{350}{340}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{350}{340}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $350$ and $340$. The GCD of $350$ and $340$ is $10$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{350 \div 10}{340 \div 10} = \frac{35}{34}$

Answer $\frac{50}{85}\div\frac{4}{7} = \frac{35}{34}$

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