What is 27/54 Divided By 2/9

Solving $\frac{27}{54}\div\frac{2}{9}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{27}{54} \div \frac{2}{9} = \frac{27}{54} \times \frac{9}{2}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $27 \times 9 = 243$
• Multiply the Denominators: $54 \times 2 = 108$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{27}{54} \times \frac{2}{9} = \frac{243}{108}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{243}{108}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $243$ and $108$. The GCD of $243$ and $108$ is $27$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{243 \div 27}{108 \div 27} = \frac{9}{4}$

Answer $\frac{27}{54}\div\frac{2}{9} = \frac{9}{4}$

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