What is 75/50 Divided By 5/1

Solving $\frac{75}{50}\div\frac{5}{1}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{75}{50} \div \frac{5}{1} = \frac{75}{50} \times \frac{1}{5}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $75 \times 1 = 75$
• Multiply the Denominators: $50 \times 5 = 250$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{75}{50} \times \frac{5}{1} = \frac{75}{250}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{75}{250}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $75$ and $250$. The GCD of $75$ and $250$ is $25$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{75 \div 25}{250 \div 25} = \frac{3}{10}$

Answer $\frac{75}{50}\div\frac{5}{1} = \frac{3}{10}$

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