What is 50/85 Divided By 5/9

Solving $\frac{50}{85}\div\frac{5}{9}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{50}{85} \div \frac{5}{9} = \frac{50}{85} \times \frac{9}{5}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $50 \times 9 = 450$
• Multiply the Denominators: $85 \times 5 = 425$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{50}{85} \times \frac{5}{9} = \frac{450}{425}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{450}{425}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $450$ and $425$. The GCD of $450$ and $425$ is $25$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{450 \div 25}{425 \div 25} = \frac{18}{17}$

Answer $\frac{50}{85}\div\frac{5}{9} = \frac{18}{17}$

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