What is 27/75 Divided By 2/1

Solving $\frac{27}{75}\div\frac{2}{1}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{27}{75} \div \frac{2}{1} = \frac{27}{75} \times \frac{1}{2}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $27 \times 1 = 27$
• Multiply the Denominators: $75 \times 2 = 150$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{27}{75} \times \frac{2}{1} = \frac{27}{150}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{27}{150}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $27$ and $150$. The GCD of $27$ and $150$ is $3$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{27 \div 3}{150 \div 3} = \frac{9}{50}$

Answer $\frac{27}{75}\div\frac{2}{1} = \frac{9}{50}$

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