What is 27/52 Divided By 3/5

Solving $\frac{27}{52}\div\frac{3}{5}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{27}{52} \div \frac{3}{5} = \frac{27}{52} \times \frac{5}{3}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $27 \times 5 = 135$
• Multiply the Denominators: $52 \times 3 = 156$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{27}{52} \times \frac{3}{5} = \frac{135}{156}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{135}{156}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $135$ and $156$. The GCD of $135$ and $156$ is $3$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{135 \div 3}{156 \div 3} = \frac{45}{52}$

Answer $\frac{27}{52}\div\frac{3}{5} = \frac{45}{52}$

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