What is 27/54 Divided By 9/6

Solving $\frac{27}{54}\div\frac{9}{6}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{27}{54} \div \frac{9}{6} = \frac{27}{54} \times \frac{6}{9}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $27 \times 6 = 162$
• Multiply the Denominators: $54 \times 9 = 486$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{27}{54} \times \frac{9}{6} = \frac{162}{486}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{162}{486}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $162$ and $486$. The GCD of $162$ and $486$ is $162$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{162 \div 162}{486 \div 162} = \frac{1}{3}$

Answer $\frac{27}{54}\div\frac{9}{6} = \frac{1}{3}$

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