What is 27/61 Divided By 9/7

Solving $\frac{27}{61}\div\frac{9}{7}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{27}{61} \div \frac{9}{7} = \frac{27}{61} \times \frac{7}{9}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $27 \times 7 = 189$
• Multiply the Denominators: $61 \times 9 = 549$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{27}{61} \times \frac{9}{7} = \frac{189}{549}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{189}{549}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $189$ and $549$. The GCD of $189$ and $549$ is $9$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{189 \div 9}{549 \div 9} = \frac{21}{61}$

Answer $\frac{27}{61}\div\frac{9}{7} = \frac{21}{61}$

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