What is 27/17 Divided By 9/1

Solving $\frac{27}{17}\div\frac{9}{1}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{27}{17} \div \frac{9}{1} = \frac{27}{17} \times \frac{1}{9}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $27 \times 1 = 27$
• Multiply the Denominators: $17 \times 9 = 153$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{27}{17} \times \frac{9}{1} = \frac{27}{153}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{27}{153}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $27$ and $153$. The GCD of $27$ and $153$ is $9$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{27 \div 9}{153 \div 9} = \frac{3}{17}$

Answer $\frac{27}{17}\div\frac{9}{1} = \frac{3}{17}$

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