What is 27/33 Divided By 5/6

Solving $\frac{27}{33}\div\frac{5}{6}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{27}{33} \div \frac{5}{6} = \frac{27}{33} \times \frac{6}{5}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $27 \times 6 = 162$
• Multiply the Denominators: $33 \times 5 = 165$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{27}{33} \times \frac{5}{6} = \frac{162}{165}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{162}{165}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $162$ and $165$. The GCD of $162$ and $165$ is $3$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{162 \div 3}{165 \div 3} = \frac{54}{55}$

Answer $\frac{27}{33}\div\frac{5}{6} = \frac{54}{55}$

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