What is 27/54 Divided By 5/8

Solving $\frac{27}{54}\div\frac{5}{8}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{27}{54} \div \frac{5}{8} = \frac{27}{54} \times \frac{8}{5}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $27 \times 8 = 216$
• Multiply the Denominators: $54 \times 5 = 270$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{27}{54} \times \frac{5}{8} = \frac{216}{270}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{216}{270}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $216$ and $270$. The GCD of $216$ and $270$ is $54$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{216 \div 54}{270 \div 54} = \frac{4}{5}$

Answer $\frac{27}{54}\div\frac{5}{8} = \frac{4}{5}$

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