What is 43/27 Divided By 2/9

Solving $\frac{43}{27}\div\frac{2}{9}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{43}{27} \div \frac{2}{9} = \frac{43}{27} \times \frac{9}{2}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $43 \times 9 = 387$
• Multiply the Denominators: $27 \times 2 = 54$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{43}{27} \times \frac{2}{9} = \frac{387}{54}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{387}{54}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $387$ and $54$. The GCD of $387$ and $54$ is $9$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{387 \div 9}{54 \div 9} = \frac{43}{6}$

Answer $\frac{43}{27}\div\frac{2}{9} = \frac{43}{6}$

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