What is 27/54 Divided By 2/6

Solving $\frac{27}{54}\div\frac{2}{6}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{27}{54} \div \frac{2}{6} = \frac{27}{54} \times \frac{6}{2}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $27 \times 6 = 162$
• Multiply the Denominators: $54 \times 2 = 108$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{27}{54} \times \frac{2}{6} = \frac{162}{108}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{162}{108}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $162$ and $108$. The GCD of $162$ and $108$ is $54$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{162 \div 54}{108 \div 54} = \frac{3}{2}$

Answer $\frac{27}{54}\div\frac{2}{6} = \frac{3}{2}$

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