What is 27/54 Divided By 7/1

Solving $\frac{27}{54}\div\frac{7}{1}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{27}{54} \div \frac{7}{1} = \frac{27}{54} \times \frac{1}{7}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $27 \times 1 = 27$
• Multiply the Denominators: $54 \times 7 = 378$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{27}{54} \times \frac{7}{1} = \frac{27}{378}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{27}{378}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $27$ and $378$. The GCD of $27$ and $378$ is $27$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{27 \div 27}{378 \div 27} = \frac{1}{14}$

Answer $\frac{27}{54}\div\frac{7}{1} = \frac{1}{14}$

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