What is 27/53 Divided By 2/4

Solving $\frac{27}{53}\div\frac{2}{4}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{27}{53} \div \frac{2}{4} = \frac{27}{53} \times \frac{4}{2}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $27 \times 4 = 108$
• Multiply the Denominators: $53 \times 2 = 106$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{27}{53} \times \frac{2}{4} = \frac{108}{106}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{108}{106}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $108$ and $106$. The GCD of $108$ and $106$ is $2$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{108 \div 2}{106 \div 2} = \frac{54}{53}$

Answer $\frac{27}{53}\div\frac{2}{4} = \frac{54}{53}$

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