What is 27/39 Divided By 3/6

Solving $\frac{27}{39}\div\frac{3}{6}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{27}{39} \div \frac{3}{6} = \frac{27}{39} \times \frac{6}{3}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $27 \times 6 = 162$
• Multiply the Denominators: $39 \times 3 = 117$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{27}{39} \times \frac{3}{6} = \frac{162}{117}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{162}{117}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $162$ and $117$. The GCD of $162$ and $117$ is $9$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{162 \div 9}{117 \div 9} = \frac{18}{13}$

Answer $\frac{27}{39}\div\frac{3}{6} = \frac{18}{13}$

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