What is 27/48 Divided By 7/2

Solving $\frac{27}{48}\div\frac{7}{2}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{27}{48} \div \frac{7}{2} = \frac{27}{48} \times \frac{2}{7}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $27 \times 2 = 54$
• Multiply the Denominators: $48 \times 7 = 336$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{27}{48} \times \frac{7}{2} = \frac{54}{336}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{54}{336}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $54$ and $336$. The GCD of $54$ and $336$ is $6$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{54 \div 6}{336 \div 6} = \frac{9}{56}$

Answer $\frac{27}{48}\div\frac{7}{2} = \frac{9}{56}$

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