What is 27/81 Divided By 2/3

Solving $\frac{27}{81}\div\frac{2}{3}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{27}{81} \div \frac{2}{3} = \frac{27}{81} \times \frac{3}{2}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $27 \times 3 = 81$
• Multiply the Denominators: $81 \times 2 = 162$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{27}{81} \times \frac{2}{3} = \frac{81}{162}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{81}{162}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $81$ and $162$. The GCD of $81$ and $162$ is $81$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{81 \div 81}{162 \div 81} = \frac{1}{2}$

Answer $\frac{27}{81}\div\frac{2}{3} = \frac{1}{2}$

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