What is 27/42 Divided By 6/5

Solving $\frac{27}{42}\div\frac{6}{5}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{27}{42} \div \frac{6}{5} = \frac{27}{42} \times \frac{5}{6}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $27 \times 5 = 135$
• Multiply the Denominators: $42 \times 6 = 252$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{27}{42} \times \frac{6}{5} = \frac{135}{252}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{135}{252}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $135$ and $252$. The GCD of $135$ and $252$ is $9$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{135 \div 9}{252 \div 9} = \frac{15}{28}$

Answer $\frac{27}{42}\div\frac{6}{5} = \frac{15}{28}$

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