What is 27/24 Divided By 8/7

Solving $\frac{27}{24}\div\frac{8}{7}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{27}{24} \div \frac{8}{7} = \frac{27}{24} \times \frac{7}{8}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $27 \times 7 = 189$
• Multiply the Denominators: $24 \times 8 = 192$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{27}{24} \times \frac{8}{7} = \frac{189}{192}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{189}{192}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $189$ and $192$. The GCD of $189$ and $192$ is $3$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{189 \div 3}{192 \div 3} = \frac{63}{64}$

Answer $\frac{27}{24}\div\frac{8}{7} = \frac{63}{64}$

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