What is 54/27 Divided By 5/4

Solving $\frac{54}{27}\div\frac{5}{4}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{54}{27} \div \frac{5}{4} = \frac{54}{27} \times \frac{4}{5}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $54 \times 4 = 216$
• Multiply the Denominators: $27 \times 5 = 135$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{54}{27} \times \frac{5}{4} = \frac{216}{135}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{216}{135}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $216$ and $135$. The GCD of $216$ and $135$ is $27$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{216 \div 27}{135 \div 27} = \frac{8}{5}$

Answer $\frac{54}{27}\div\frac{5}{4} = \frac{8}{5}$

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