What is 61/27 Divided By 4/9

Solving $\frac{61}{27}\div\frac{4}{9}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{61}{27} \div \frac{4}{9} = \frac{61}{27} \times \frac{9}{4}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $61 \times 9 = 549$
• Multiply the Denominators: $27 \times 4 = 108$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{61}{27} \times \frac{4}{9} = \frac{549}{108}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{549}{108}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $549$ and $108$. The GCD of $549$ and $108$ is $9$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{549 \div 9}{108 \div 9} = \frac{61}{12}$

Answer $\frac{61}{27}\div\frac{4}{9} = \frac{61}{12}$

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