What is 27/72 Divided By 3/4

Solving $\frac{27}{72}\div\frac{3}{4}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{27}{72} \div \frac{3}{4} = \frac{27}{72} \times \frac{4}{3}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $27 \times 4 = 108$
• Multiply the Denominators: $72 \times 3 = 216$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{27}{72} \times \frac{3}{4} = \frac{108}{216}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{108}{216}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $108$ and $216$. The GCD of $108$ and $216$ is $108$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{108 \div 108}{216 \div 108} = \frac{1}{2}$

Answer $\frac{27}{72}\div\frac{3}{4} = \frac{1}{2}$

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