What is 27/24 Divided By 3/6

Solving $\frac{27}{24}\div\frac{3}{6}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{27}{24} \div \frac{3}{6} = \frac{27}{24} \times \frac{6}{3}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $27 \times 6 = 162$
• Multiply the Denominators: $24 \times 3 = 72$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{27}{24} \times \frac{3}{6} = \frac{162}{72}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{162}{72}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $162$ and $72$. The GCD of $162$ and $72$ is $18$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{162 \div 18}{72 \div 18} = \frac{9}{4}$

Answer $\frac{27}{24}\div\frac{3}{6} = \frac{9}{4}$

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