What is 27/57 Divided By 4/8

Solving $\frac{27}{57}\div\frac{4}{8}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{27}{57} \div \frac{4}{8} = \frac{27}{57} \times \frac{8}{4}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $27 \times 8 = 216$
• Multiply the Denominators: $57 \times 4 = 228$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{27}{57} \times \frac{4}{8} = \frac{216}{228}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{216}{228}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $216$ and $228$. The GCD of $216$ and $228$ is $12$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{216 \div 12}{228 \div 12} = \frac{18}{19}$

Answer $\frac{27}{57}\div\frac{4}{8} = \frac{18}{19}$

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