What is 27/39 Divided By 5/7

Solving $\frac{27}{39}\div\frac{5}{7}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{27}{39} \div \frac{5}{7} = \frac{27}{39} \times \frac{7}{5}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $27 \times 7 = 189$
• Multiply the Denominators: $39 \times 5 = 195$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{27}{39} \times \frac{5}{7} = \frac{189}{195}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{189}{195}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $189$ and $195$. The GCD of $189$ and $195$ is $3$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{189 \div 3}{195 \div 3} = \frac{63}{65}$

Answer $\frac{27}{39}\div\frac{5}{7} = \frac{63}{65}$

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