What is 60/50 Divided By 5/7

Solving $\frac{60}{50}\div\frac{5}{7}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{60}{50} \div \frac{5}{7} = \frac{60}{50} \times \frac{7}{5}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $60 \times 7 = 420$
• Multiply the Denominators: $50 \times 5 = 250$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{60}{50} \times \frac{5}{7} = \frac{420}{250}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{420}{250}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $420$ and $250$. The GCD of $420$ and $250$ is $10$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{420 \div 10}{250 \div 10} = \frac{42}{25}$

Answer $\frac{60}{50}\div\frac{5}{7} = \frac{42}{25}$

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