What is 50/98 Divided By 5/7

Solving $\frac{50}{98}\div\frac{5}{7}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{50}{98} \div \frac{5}{7} = \frac{50}{98} \times \frac{7}{5}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $50 \times 7 = 350$
• Multiply the Denominators: $98 \times 5 = 490$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{50}{98} \times \frac{5}{7} = \frac{350}{490}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{350}{490}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $350$ and $490$. The GCD of $350$ and $490$ is $70$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{350 \div 70}{490 \div 70} = \frac{5}{7}$

Answer $\frac{50}{98}\div\frac{5}{7} = \frac{5}{7}$

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