What is 27/85 Divided By 9/6

Solving $\frac{27}{85}\div\frac{9}{6}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{27}{85} \div \frac{9}{6} = \frac{27}{85} \times \frac{6}{9}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $27 \times 6 = 162$
• Multiply the Denominators: $85 \times 9 = 765$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{27}{85} \times \frac{9}{6} = \frac{162}{765}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{162}{765}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $162$ and $765$. The GCD of $162$ and $765$ is $9$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{162 \div 9}{765 \div 9} = \frac{18}{85}$

Answer $\frac{27}{85}\div\frac{9}{6} = \frac{18}{85}$

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