What is 27/42 Divided By 6/3

Solving $\frac{27}{42}\div\frac{6}{3}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{27}{42} \div \frac{6}{3} = \frac{27}{42} \times \frac{3}{6}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $27 \times 3 = 81$
• Multiply the Denominators: $42 \times 6 = 252$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{27}{42} \times \frac{6}{3} = \frac{81}{252}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{81}{252}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $81$ and $252$. The GCD of $81$ and $252$ is $9$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{81 \div 9}{252 \div 9} = \frac{9}{28}$

Answer $\frac{27}{42}\div\frac{6}{3} = \frac{9}{28}$

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