What is 26/27 Divided By 6/8

Solving $\frac{26}{27}\div\frac{6}{8}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{26}{27} \div \frac{6}{8} = \frac{26}{27} \times \frac{8}{6}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $26 \times 8 = 208$
• Multiply the Denominators: $27 \times 6 = 162$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{26}{27} \times \frac{6}{8} = \frac{208}{162}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{208}{162}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $208$ and $162$. The GCD of $208$ and $162$ is $2$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{208 \div 2}{162 \div 2} = \frac{104}{81}$

Answer $\frac{26}{27}\div\frac{6}{8} = \frac{104}{81}$

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