what is 5 x 4 2/12 divided by 4 x 5 14/ 16
To solve the expression:
5 x 4 2/12 divided by 4 x 5 14/16,
we first simplify each fraction:
4 2/12 = 50/12,
5 14/16 = 94/16.
Next, we multiply the numerators and denominators separately:
5 x 50/12 ÷ 4 x 94/16
= 250/12 ÷ 376/16
To divide fractions, we multiply by the reciprocal:
= 250/12 x 16/376
Now, we simplify each fraction:
250/12 = 125/6
16/376 = 2/47
Multiplying the fractions:
125/6 x 2/47 = 250/282
This fraction cannot be simplified any further.
Therefore, 5 x 4 2/12 divided by 4 x 5 14/16 is equal to 250/282.