What is 18/27 Divided By 6/5

Solving $\frac{18}{27}\div\frac{6}{5}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{18}{27} \div \frac{6}{5} = \frac{18}{27} \times \frac{5}{6}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $18 \times 5 = 90$
• Multiply the Denominators: $27 \times 6 = 162$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{18}{27} \times \frac{6}{5} = \frac{90}{162}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{90}{162}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $90$ and $162$. The GCD of $90$ and $162$ is $18$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{90 \div 18}{162 \div 18} = \frac{5}{9}$

Answer $\frac{18}{27}\div\frac{6}{5} = \frac{5}{9}$

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