What is 27/12 Divided By 6/3

Solving $\frac{27}{12}\div\frac{6}{3}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{27}{12} \div \frac{6}{3} = \frac{27}{12} \times \frac{3}{6}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $27 \times 3 = 81$
• Multiply the Denominators: $12 \times 6 = 72$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{27}{12} \times \frac{6}{3} = \frac{81}{72}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{81}{72}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $81$ and $72$. The GCD of $81$ and $72$ is $9$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{81 \div 9}{72 \div 9} = \frac{9}{8}$

Answer $\frac{27}{12}\div\frac{6}{3} = \frac{9}{8}$

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