What is 27/60 Divided By 7/3

Solving $\frac{27}{60}\div\frac{7}{3}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{27}{60} \div \frac{7}{3} = \frac{27}{60} \times \frac{3}{7}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $27 \times 3 = 81$
• Multiply the Denominators: $60 \times 7 = 420$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{27}{60} \times \frac{7}{3} = \frac{81}{420}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{81}{420}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $81$ and $420$. The GCD of $81$ and $420$ is $3$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{81 \div 3}{420 \div 3} = \frac{27}{140}$

Answer $\frac{27}{60}\div\frac{7}{3} = \frac{27}{140}$

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