What is 27/28 Divided By 5/4

Solving $\frac{27}{28}\div\frac{5}{4}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{27}{28} \div \frac{5}{4} = \frac{27}{28} \times \frac{4}{5}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $27 \times 4 = 108$
• Multiply the Denominators: $28 \times 5 = 140$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{27}{28} \times \frac{5}{4} = \frac{108}{140}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{108}{140}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $108$ and $140$. The GCD of $108$ and $140$ is $4$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{108 \div 4}{140 \div 4} = \frac{27}{35}$

Answer $\frac{27}{28}\div\frac{5}{4} = \frac{27}{35}$

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