What is 54/85 Divided By 6/3

Solving $\frac{54}{85}\div\frac{6}{3}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{54}{85} \div \frac{6}{3} = \frac{54}{85} \times \frac{3}{6}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $54 \times 3 = 162$
• Multiply the Denominators: $85 \times 6 = 510$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{54}{85} \times \frac{6}{3} = \frac{162}{510}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{162}{510}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $162$ and $510$. The GCD of $162$ and $510$ is $6$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{162 \div 6}{510 \div 6} = \frac{27}{85}$

Answer $\frac{54}{85}\div\frac{6}{3} = \frac{27}{85}$

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