What is 27/22 Divided By 8/2

Solving $\frac{27}{22}\div\frac{8}{2}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{27}{22} \div \frac{8}{2} = \frac{27}{22} \times \frac{2}{8}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $27 \times 2 = 54$
• Multiply the Denominators: $22 \times 8 = 176$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{27}{22} \times \frac{8}{2} = \frac{54}{176}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{54}{176}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $54$ and $176$. The GCD of $54$ and $176$ is $2$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{54 \div 2}{176 \div 2} = \frac{27}{88}$

Answer $\frac{27}{22}\div\frac{8}{2} = \frac{27}{88}$

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