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Divide the following:5/9 ÷ 10/27​

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Answer:

1 1/2

Explanation:

5/9 ÷ 10/27​

To divide fractions, we use copy dot flip.

Copy the first number.

5/9

Change the divide symbol to multiply.

5/9 *

Flip the second number.

5/9 * 27/10

Rewriting.

5/10 * 27/9

Canceling.

5/10 becomes 1/2 and 27/9 becomes 3/1.

1/2 * 3/1

3/2

Rewriting the improper fraction as a mixed number.

3/2 = 2/2 +1/2 = 1 1/2

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