What is 27/12 Divided By 8/3

Solving $\frac{27}{12}\div\frac{8}{3}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{27}{12} \div \frac{8}{3} = \frac{27}{12} \times \frac{3}{8}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $27 \times 3 = 81$
• Multiply the Denominators: $12 \times 8 = 96$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{27}{12} \times \frac{8}{3} = \frac{81}{96}$

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 $\frac{27}{12}\div\frac{8}{3} = \frac{27}{32}$

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