What is 75/50 Divided By 5/9

Solving $\frac{75}{50}\div\frac{5}{9}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{75}{50} \div \frac{5}{9} = \frac{75}{50} \times \frac{9}{5}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $75 \times 9 = 675$
• Multiply the Denominators: $50 \times 5 = 250$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{75}{50} \times \frac{5}{9} = \frac{675}{250}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{675}{250}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $675$ and $250$. The GCD of $675$ and $250$ is $25$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{675 \div 25}{250 \div 25} = \frac{27}{10}$

Answer $\frac{75}{50}\div\frac{5}{9} = \frac{27}{10}$

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