What is 27/45 Divided By 8/5

Solving $\frac{27}{45}\div\frac{8}{5}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{27}{45} \div \frac{8}{5} = \frac{27}{45} \times \frac{5}{8}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $27 \times 5 = 135$
• Multiply the Denominators: $45 \times 8 = 360$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{27}{45} \times \frac{8}{5} = \frac{135}{360}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{135}{360}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $135$ and $360$. The GCD of $135$ and $360$ is $45$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{135 \div 45}{360 \div 45} = \frac{3}{8}$

Answer $\frac{27}{45}\div\frac{8}{5} = \frac{3}{8}$

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