What is 27/17 Divided By 6/5

Solving $\frac{27}{17}\div\frac{6}{5}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{27}{17} \div \frac{6}{5} = \frac{27}{17} \times \frac{5}{6}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $27 \times 5 = 135$
• Multiply the Denominators: $17 \times 6 = 102$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{27}{17} \times \frac{6}{5} = \frac{135}{102}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{135}{102}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $135$ and $102$. The GCD of $135$ and $102$ is $3$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{135 \div 3}{102 \div 3} = \frac{45}{34}$

Answer $\frac{27}{17}\div\frac{6}{5} = \frac{45}{34}$

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