What is 50/99 Divided By 5/4

Solving $\frac{50}{99}\div\frac{5}{4}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{50}{99} \div \frac{5}{4} = \frac{50}{99} \times \frac{4}{5}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $50 \times 4 = 200$
• Multiply the Denominators: $99 \times 5 = 495$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{50}{99} \times \frac{5}{4} = \frac{200}{495}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{200}{495}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $200$ and $495$. The GCD of $200$ and $495$ is $5$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{200 \div 5}{495 \div 5} = \frac{40}{99}$

Answer $\frac{50}{99}\div\frac{5}{4} = \frac{40}{99}$

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