What is 27/28 Divided By 6/7

Solving $\frac{27}{28}\div\frac{6}{7}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{27}{28} \div \frac{6}{7} = \frac{27}{28} \times \frac{7}{6}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $27 \times 7 = 189$
• Multiply the Denominators: $28 \times 6 = 168$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{27}{28} \times \frac{6}{7} = \frac{189}{168}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{189}{168}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $189$ and $168$. The GCD of $189$ and $168$ is $21$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{189 \div 21}{168 \div 21} = \frac{9}{8}$

Answer $\frac{27}{28}\div\frac{6}{7} = \frac{9}{8}$

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