What is 27/50 Divided By 9/7

Solving $\frac{27}{50}\div\frac{9}{7}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{27}{50} \div \frac{9}{7} = \frac{27}{50} \times \frac{7}{9}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $27 \times 7 = 189$
• Multiply the Denominators: $50 \times 9 = 450$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{27}{50} \times \frac{9}{7} = \frac{189}{450}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{189}{450}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $189$ and $450$. The GCD of $189$ and $450$ is $9$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{189 \div 9}{450 \div 9} = \frac{21}{50}$

Answer $\frac{27}{50}\div\frac{9}{7} = \frac{21}{50}$

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