What is 75/50 Divided By 2/5

Solving $\frac{75}{50}\div\frac{2}{5}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{75}{50} \div \frac{2}{5} = \frac{75}{50} \times \frac{5}{2}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $75 \times 5 = 375$
• Multiply the Denominators: $50 \times 2 = 100$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{75}{50} \times \frac{2}{5} = \frac{375}{100}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{375}{100}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $375$ and $100$. The GCD of $375$ and $100$ is $25$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{375 \div 25}{100 \div 25} = \frac{15}{4}$

Answer $\frac{75}{50}\div\frac{2}{5} = \frac{15}{4}$

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