What is 54/61 Divided By 9/3

Solving $\frac{54}{61}\div\frac{9}{3}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{54}{61} \div \frac{9}{3} = \frac{54}{61} \times \frac{3}{9}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $54 \times 3 = 162$
• Multiply the Denominators: $61 \times 9 = 549$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{54}{61} \times \frac{9}{3} = \frac{162}{549}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{162}{549}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $162$ and $549$. The GCD of $162$ and $549$ is $9$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{162 \div 9}{549 \div 9} = \frac{18}{61}$

Answer $\frac{54}{61}\div\frac{9}{3} = \frac{18}{61}$

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