What is 27/75 Divided By 5/9

Solving $\frac{27}{75}\div\frac{5}{9}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{27}{75} \div \frac{5}{9} = \frac{27}{75} \times \frac{9}{5}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $27 \times 9 = 243$
• Multiply the Denominators: $75 \times 5 = 375$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{27}{75} \times \frac{5}{9} = \frac{243}{375}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{243}{375}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $243$ and $375$. The GCD of $243$ and $375$ is $3$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{243 \div 3}{375 \div 3} = \frac{81}{125}$

Answer $\frac{27}{75}\div\frac{5}{9} = \frac{81}{125}$

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