What is 81/48 Divided By 2/1

Solving $\frac{81}{48}\div\frac{2}{1}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{81}{48} \div \frac{2}{1} = \frac{81}{48} \times \frac{1}{2}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $81 \times 1 = 81$
• Multiply the Denominators: $48 \times 2 = 96$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{81}{48} \times \frac{2}{1} = \frac{81}{96}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{81}{96}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $81$ and $96$. The GCD of $81$ and $96$ is $3$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{81 \div 3}{96 \div 3} = \frac{27}{32}$

Answer $\frac{81}{48}\div\frac{2}{1} = \frac{27}{32}$

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