What is 27/45 Divided By 1/4

Solving $\frac{27}{45}\div\frac{1}{4}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{27}{45} \div \frac{1}{4} = \frac{27}{45} \times \frac{4}{1}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $27 \times 4 = 108$
• Multiply the Denominators: $45 \times 1 = 45$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{27}{45} \times \frac{1}{4} = \frac{108}{45}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{108}{45}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $108$ and $45$. The GCD of $108$ and $45$ is $9$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{108 \div 9}{45 \div 9} = \frac{12}{5}$

Answer $\frac{27}{45}\div\frac{1}{4} = \frac{12}{5}$

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