What is 27/18 Divided By 5/3

Solving $\frac{27}{18}\div\frac{5}{3}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{27}{18} \div \frac{5}{3} = \frac{27}{18} \times \frac{3}{5}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $27 \times 3 = 81$
• Multiply the Denominators: $18 \times 5 = 90$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{27}{18} \times \frac{5}{3} = \frac{81}{90}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{81}{90}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $81$ and $90$. The GCD of $81$ and $90$ is $9$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{81 \div 9}{90 \div 9} = \frac{9}{10}$

Answer $\frac{27}{18}\div\frac{5}{3} = \frac{9}{10}$

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