What is 50/88 Divided By 7/9

Solving $\frac{50}{88}\div\frac{7}{9}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{50}{88} \div \frac{7}{9} = \frac{50}{88} \times \frac{9}{7}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $50 \times 9 = 450$
• Multiply the Denominators: $88 \times 7 = 616$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{50}{88} \times \frac{7}{9} = \frac{450}{616}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{450}{616}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $450$ and $616$. The GCD of $450$ and $616$ is $2$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{450 \div 2}{616 \div 2} = \frac{225}{308}$

Answer $\frac{50}{88}\div\frac{7}{9} = \frac{225}{308}$

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