What is 81/24 Divided By 9/5

Solving $\frac{81}{24}\div\frac{9}{5}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{81}{24} \div \frac{9}{5} = \frac{81}{24} \times \frac{5}{9}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $81 \times 5 = 405$
• Multiply the Denominators: $24 \times 9 = 216$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{81}{24} \times \frac{9}{5} = \frac{405}{216}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{405}{216}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $405$ and $216$. The GCD of $405$ and $216$ is $27$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{405 \div 27}{216 \div 27} = \frac{15}{8}$

Answer $\frac{81}{24}\div\frac{9}{5} = \frac{15}{8}$

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