What is 27/60 Divided By 3/2

Solving $\frac{27}{60}\div\frac{3}{2}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{27}{60} \div \frac{3}{2} = \frac{27}{60} \times \frac{2}{3}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $27 \times 2 = 54$
• Multiply the Denominators: $60 \times 3 = 180$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{27}{60} \times \frac{3}{2} = \frac{54}{180}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{54}{180}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $54$ and $180$. The GCD of $54$ and $180$ is $18$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{54 \div 18}{180 \div 18} = \frac{3}{10}$

Answer $\frac{27}{60}\div\frac{3}{2} = \frac{3}{10}$

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