What is 27/39 Divided By 3/7

Solving $\frac{27}{39}\div\frac{3}{7}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{27}{39} \div \frac{3}{7} = \frac{27}{39} \times \frac{7}{3}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $27 \times 7 = 189$
• Multiply the Denominators: $39 \times 3 = 117$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{27}{39} \times \frac{3}{7} = \frac{189}{117}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{189}{117}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $189$ and $117$. The GCD of $189$ and $117$ is $9$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{189 \div 9}{117 \div 9} = \frac{21}{13}$

Answer $\frac{27}{39}\div\frac{3}{7} = \frac{21}{13}$

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