What is 54/27 Divided By 6/1

Solving $\frac{54}{27}\div\frac{6}{1}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{54}{27} \div \frac{6}{1} = \frac{54}{27} \times \frac{1}{6}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $54 \times 1 = 54$
• Multiply the Denominators: $27 \times 6 = 162$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{54}{27} \times \frac{6}{1} = \frac{54}{162}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{54}{162}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $54$ and $162$. The GCD of $54$ and $162$ is $54$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{54 \div 54}{162 \div 54} = \frac{1}{3}$

Answer $\frac{54}{27}\div\frac{6}{1} = \frac{1}{3}$

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