What is 50/95 Divided By 5/9

Solving $\frac{50}{95}\div\frac{5}{9}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{50}{95} \div \frac{5}{9} = \frac{50}{95} \times \frac{9}{5}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $50 \times 9 = 450$
• Multiply the Denominators: $95 \times 5 = 475$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{50}{95} \times \frac{5}{9} = \frac{450}{475}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{450}{475}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $450$ and $475$. The GCD of $450$ and $475$ is $25$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{450 \div 25}{475 \div 25} = \frac{18}{19}$

Answer $\frac{50}{95}\div\frac{5}{9} = \frac{18}{19}$

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