What is 61/50 Divided By 4/5

Solving $\frac{61}{50}\div\frac{4}{5}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{61}{50} \div \frac{4}{5} = \frac{61}{50} \times \frac{5}{4}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $61 \times 5 = 305$
• Multiply the Denominators: $50 \times 4 = 200$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{61}{50} \times \frac{4}{5} = \frac{305}{200}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{305}{200}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $305$ and $200$. The GCD of $305$ and $200$ is $5$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{305 \div 5}{200 \div 5} = \frac{61}{40}$

Answer $\frac{61}{50}\div\frac{4}{5} = \frac{61}{40}$

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