What is 27/53 Divided By 8/6

Solving $\frac{27}{53}\div\frac{8}{6}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{27}{53} \div \frac{8}{6} = \frac{27}{53} \times \frac{6}{8}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $27 \times 6 = 162$
• Multiply the Denominators: $53 \times 8 = 424$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{27}{53} \times \frac{8}{6} = \frac{162}{424}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{162}{424}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $162$ and $424$. The GCD of $162$ and $424$ is $2$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{162 \div 2}{424 \div 2} = \frac{81}{212}$

Answer $\frac{27}{53}\div\frac{8}{6} = \frac{81}{212}$

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