What is 27/43 Divided By 9/5

Solving $\frac{27}{43}\div\frac{9}{5}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{27}{43} \div \frac{9}{5} = \frac{27}{43} \times \frac{5}{9}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $27 \times 5 = 135$
• Multiply the Denominators: $43 \times 9 = 387$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{27}{43} \times \frac{9}{5} = \frac{135}{387}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{135}{387}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $135$ and $387$. The GCD of $135$ and $387$ is $9$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{135 \div 9}{387 \div 9} = \frac{15}{43}$

Answer $\frac{27}{43}\div\frac{9}{5} = \frac{15}{43}$

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