What is 54/27 Divided By 3/1

Solving $\frac{54}{27}\div\frac{3}{1}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{54}{27} \div \frac{3}{1} = \frac{54}{27} \times \frac{1}{3}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $54 \times 1 = 54$
• Multiply the Denominators: $27 \times 3 = 81$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{54}{27} \times \frac{3}{1} = \frac{54}{81}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{54}{81}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $54$ and $81$. The GCD of $54$ and $81$ is $27$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{54 \div 27}{81 \div 27} = \frac{2}{3}$

Answer $\frac{54}{27}\div\frac{3}{1} = \frac{2}{3}$

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