What is 27/81 Divided By 6/1

Solving $\frac{27}{81}\div\frac{6}{1}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{27}{81} \div \frac{6}{1} = \frac{27}{81} \times \frac{1}{6}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $27 \times 1 = 27$
• Multiply the Denominators: $81 \times 6 = 486$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{27}{81} \times \frac{6}{1} = \frac{27}{486}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{27}{486}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $27$ and $486$. The GCD of $27$ and $486$ is $27$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{27 \div 27}{486 \div 27} = \frac{1}{18}$

Answer $\frac{27}{81}\div\frac{6}{1} = \frac{1}{18}$

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