What is 27/48 Divided By 1/4

Solving $\frac{27}{48}\div\frac{1}{4}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{27}{48} \div \frac{1}{4} = \frac{27}{48} \times \frac{4}{1}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $27 \times 4 = 108$
• Multiply the Denominators: $48 \times 1 = 48$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{27}{48} \times \frac{1}{4} = \frac{108}{48}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{108}{48}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $108$ and $48$. The GCD of $108$ and $48$ is $12$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{108 \div 12}{48 \div 12} = \frac{9}{4}$

Answer $\frac{27}{48}\div\frac{1}{4} = \frac{9}{4}$

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