What is 27/45 Divided By 3/5

Solving $\frac{27}{45}\div\frac{3}{5}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{27}{45} \div \frac{3}{5} = \frac{27}{45} \times \frac{5}{3}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $27 \times 5 = 135$
• Multiply the Denominators: $45 \times 3 = 135$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{27}{45} \times \frac{3}{5} = \frac{135}{135}$

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

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $135$ and $135$. The GCD of $135$ and $135$ is $135$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{135 \div 135}{135 \div 135} = \frac{1}{1}$

Answer $\frac{27}{45}\div\frac{3}{5} = \frac{1}{1}$

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