What is 27/12 Divided By 5/1

Solving $\frac{27}{12}\div\frac{5}{1}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{27}{12} \div \frac{5}{1} = \frac{27}{12} \times \frac{1}{5}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $27 \times 1 = 27$
• Multiply the Denominators: $12 \times 5 = 60$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{27}{12} \times \frac{5}{1} = \frac{27}{60}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{27}{60}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $27$ and $60$. The GCD of $27$ and $60$ is $3$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{27 \div 3}{60 \div 3} = \frac{9}{20}$

Answer $\frac{27}{12}\div\frac{5}{1} = \frac{9}{20}$

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