Question

Find the value of 5/9 divided by 10/27.

Solution

1. Division by a fraction means multiplication by its reciprocal.
2. 5/9 divided by 10/27 = 5/9 x 27/10.
3. Cancel 27/9 = 3, so the result is 5 x 3 / 10 = 3/2 = 1 1/2.