What is 27/72 Divided By 1/5

Solving $\frac{27}{72}\div\frac{1}{5}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{27}{72} \div \frac{1}{5} = \frac{27}{72} \times \frac{5}{1}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $27 \times 5 = 135$
• Multiply the Denominators: $72 \times 1 = 72$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{27}{72} \times \frac{1}{5} = \frac{135}{72}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{135}{72}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $135$ and $72$. The GCD of $135$ and $72$ is $9$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{135 \div 9}{72 \div 9} = \frac{15}{8}$

Answer $\frac{27}{72}\div\frac{1}{5} = \frac{15}{8}$

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