What is 27/28 Divided By 2/6

Solving $\frac{27}{28}\div\frac{2}{6}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{27}{28} \div \frac{2}{6} = \frac{27}{28} \times \frac{6}{2}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $27 \times 6 = 162$
• Multiply the Denominators: $28 \times 2 = 56$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{27}{28} \times \frac{2}{6} = \frac{162}{56}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{162}{56}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $162$ and $56$. The GCD of $162$ and $56$ is $2$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{162 \div 2}{56 \div 2} = \frac{81}{28}$

Answer $\frac{27}{28}\div\frac{2}{6} = \frac{81}{28}$

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