What is 27/39 Divided By 8/4

Solving $\frac{27}{39}\div\frac{8}{4}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{27}{39} \div \frac{8}{4} = \frac{27}{39} \times \frac{4}{8}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $27 \times 4 = 108$
• Multiply the Denominators: $39 \times 8 = 312$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{27}{39} \times \frac{8}{4} = \frac{108}{312}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{108}{312}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $108$ and $312$. The GCD of $108$ and $312$ is $12$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{108 \div 12}{312 \div 12} = \frac{9}{26}$

Answer $\frac{27}{39}\div\frac{8}{4} = \frac{9}{26}$

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