What is 12/27 Divided By 2/3

Solving $\frac{12}{27}\div\frac{2}{3}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{12}{27} \div \frac{2}{3} = \frac{12}{27} \times \frac{3}{2}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $12 \times 3 = 36$
• Multiply the Denominators: $27 \times 2 = 54$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{12}{27} \times \frac{2}{3} = \frac{36}{54}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{36}{54}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $36$ and $54$. The GCD of $36$ and $54$ is $18$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{36 \div 18}{54 \div 18} = \frac{2}{3}$

Answer $\frac{12}{27}\div\frac{2}{3} = \frac{2}{3}$

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