What is 27/18 Divided By 9/1

Solving $\frac{27}{18}\div\frac{9}{1}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{27}{18} \div \frac{9}{1} = \frac{27}{18} \times \frac{1}{9}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $27 \times 1 = 27$
• Multiply the Denominators: $18 \times 9 = 162$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{27}{18} \times \frac{9}{1} = \frac{27}{162}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{27}{162}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $27$ and $162$. The GCD of $27$ and $162$ is $27$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{27 \div 27}{162 \div 27} = \frac{1}{6}$

Answer $\frac{27}{18}\div\frac{9}{1} = \frac{1}{6}$

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