What is 50/85 Divided By 8/6

Solving $\frac{50}{85}\div\frac{8}{6}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{50}{85} \div \frac{8}{6} = \frac{50}{85} \times \frac{6}{8}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $50 \times 6 = 300$
• Multiply the Denominators: $85 \times 8 = 680$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{50}{85} \times \frac{8}{6} = \frac{300}{680}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{300}{680}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $300$ and $680$. The GCD of $300$ and $680$ is $20$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{300 \div 20}{680 \div 20} = \frac{15}{34}$

Answer $\frac{50}{85}\div\frac{8}{6} = \frac{15}{34}$

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