What is 27/33 Divided By 3/1

Solving $\frac{27}{33}\div\frac{3}{1}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{27}{33} \div \frac{3}{1} = \frac{27}{33} \times \frac{1}{3}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $27 \times 1 = 27$
• Multiply the Denominators: $33 \times 3 = 99$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{27}{33} \times \frac{3}{1} = \frac{27}{99}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{27}{99}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $27$ and $99$. The GCD of $27$ and $99$ is $9$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{27 \div 9}{99 \div 9} = \frac{3}{11}$

Answer $\frac{27}{33}\div\frac{3}{1} = \frac{3}{11}$

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