What is 27/85 Divided By 6/1

Solving $\frac{27}{85}\div\frac{6}{1}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{27}{85} \div \frac{6}{1} = \frac{27}{85} \times \frac{1}{6}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $27 \times 1 = 27$
• Multiply the Denominators: $85 \times 6 = 510$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{27}{85} \times \frac{6}{1} = \frac{27}{510}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{27}{510}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $27$ and $510$. The GCD of $27$ and $510$ is $3$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{27 \div 3}{510 \div 3} = \frac{9}{170}$

Answer $\frac{27}{85}\div\frac{6}{1} = \frac{9}{170}$

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