What is 39/27 Divided By 5/1

Solving $\frac{39}{27}\div\frac{5}{1}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{39}{27} \div \frac{5}{1} = \frac{39}{27} \times \frac{1}{5}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $39 \times 1 = 39$
• Multiply the Denominators: $27 \times 5 = 135$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{39}{27} \times \frac{5}{1} = \frac{39}{135}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{39}{135}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $39$ and $135$. The GCD of $39$ and $135$ is $3$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{39 \div 3}{135 \div 3} = \frac{13}{45}$

Answer $\frac{39}{27}\div\frac{5}{1} = \frac{13}{45}$

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