What is 27/24 Divided By 2/7

Solving $\frac{27}{24}\div\frac{2}{7}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{27}{24} \div \frac{2}{7} = \frac{27}{24} \times \frac{7}{2}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $27 \times 7 = 189$
• Multiply the Denominators: $24 \times 2 = 48$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{27}{24} \times \frac{2}{7} = \frac{189}{48}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{189}{48}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $189$ and $48$. The GCD of $189$ and $48$ is $3$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{189 \div 3}{48 \div 3} = \frac{63}{16}$

Answer $\frac{27}{24}\div\frac{2}{7} = \frac{63}{16}$

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