What is 50/88 Divided By 5/2

Solving $\frac{50}{88}\div\frac{5}{2}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{50}{88} \div \frac{5}{2} = \frac{50}{88} \times \frac{2}{5}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $50 \times 2 = 100$
• Multiply the Denominators: $88 \times 5 = 440$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{50}{88} \times \frac{5}{2} = \frac{100}{440}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{100}{440}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $100$ and $440$. The GCD of $100$ and $440$ is $20$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{100 \div 20}{440 \div 20} = \frac{5}{22}$

Answer $\frac{50}{88}\div\frac{5}{2} = \frac{5}{22}$

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