What is 27/60 Divided By 6/2

Solving $\frac{27}{60}\div\frac{6}{2}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{27}{60} \div \frac{6}{2} = \frac{27}{60} \times \frac{2}{6}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $27 \times 2 = 54$
• Multiply the Denominators: $60 \times 6 = 360$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{27}{60} \times \frac{6}{2} = \frac{54}{360}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{54}{360}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $54$ and $360$. The GCD of $54$ and $360$ is $18$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{54 \div 18}{360 \div 18} = \frac{3}{20}$

Answer $\frac{27}{60}\div\frac{6}{2} = \frac{3}{20}$

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