What is 50/91 Divided By 5/8

Solving $\frac{50}{91}\div\frac{5}{8}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{50}{91} \div \frac{5}{8} = \frac{50}{91} \times \frac{8}{5}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $50 \times 8 = 400$
• Multiply the Denominators: $91 \times 5 = 455$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{50}{91} \times \frac{5}{8} = \frac{400}{455}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{400}{455}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $400$ and $455$. The GCD of $400$ and $455$ is $5$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{400 \div 5}{455 \div 5} = \frac{80}{91}$

Answer $\frac{50}{91}\div\frac{5}{8} = \frac{80}{91}$

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