What is 27/18 Divided By 7/1

Solving $\frac{27}{18}\div\frac{7}{1}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{27}{18} \div \frac{7}{1} = \frac{27}{18} \times \frac{1}{7}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $27 \times 1 = 27$
• Multiply the Denominators: $18 \times 7 = 126$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{27}{18} \times \frac{7}{1} = \frac{27}{126}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{27}{126}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $27$ and $126$. The GCD of $27$ and $126$ is $9$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{27 \div 9}{126 \div 9} = \frac{3}{14}$

Answer $\frac{27}{18}\div\frac{7}{1} = \frac{3}{14}$

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