What is 27/66 Divided By 5/2

Solving $\frac{27}{66}\div\frac{5}{2}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{27}{66} \div \frac{5}{2} = \frac{27}{66} \times \frac{2}{5}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $27 \times 2 = 54$
• Multiply the Denominators: $66 \times 5 = 330$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{27}{66} \times \frac{5}{2} = \frac{54}{330}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{54}{330}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $54$ and $330$. The GCD of $54$ and $330$ is $6$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{54 \div 6}{330 \div 6} = \frac{9}{55}$

Answer $\frac{27}{66}\div\frac{5}{2} = \frac{9}{55}$

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