What is 27/43 Divided By 1/5

Solving $\frac{27}{43}\div\frac{1}{5}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{27}{43} \div \frac{1}{5} = \frac{27}{43} \times \frac{5}{1}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $27 \times 5 = 135$
• Multiply the Denominators: $43 \times 1 = 43$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{27}{43} \times \frac{1}{5} = \frac{135}{43}$

Simplify - Since $\frac{135}{43}$​ is already in its simplest form (there are no common factors between $135$ and $43$ other than $1$), this is the final answer.

Answer $\frac{27}{43}\div\frac{1}{5} = \frac{135}{43}$

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