What is 27/42 Divided By 2/7

Solving $\frac{27}{42}\div\frac{2}{7}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{27}{42} \div \frac{2}{7} = \frac{27}{42} \times \frac{7}{2}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $27 \times 7 = 189$
• Multiply the Denominators: $42 \times 2 = 84$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{27}{42} \times \frac{2}{7} = \frac{189}{84}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{189}{84}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $189$ and $84$. The GCD of $189$ and $84$ is $21$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{189 \div 21}{84 \div 21} = \frac{9}{4}$

Answer $\frac{27}{42}\div\frac{2}{7} = \frac{9}{4}$

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