What is 54/24 Divided By 2/6

Solving $\frac{54}{24}\div\frac{2}{6}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{54}{24} \div \frac{2}{6} = \frac{54}{24} \times \frac{6}{2}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $54 \times 6 = 324$
• Multiply the Denominators: $24 \times 2 = 48$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{54}{24} \times \frac{2}{6} = \frac{324}{48}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{324}{48}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $324$ and $48$. The GCD of $324$ and $48$ is $12$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{324 \div 12}{48 \div 12} = \frac{27}{4}$

Answer $\frac{54}{24}\div\frac{2}{6} = \frac{27}{4}$

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