What is 27/63 Divided By 9/8

Solving $\frac{27}{63}\div\frac{9}{8}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{27}{63} \div \frac{9}{8} = \frac{27}{63} \times \frac{8}{9}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $27 \times 8 = 216$
• Multiply the Denominators: $63 \times 9 = 567$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{27}{63} \times \frac{9}{8} = \frac{216}{567}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{216}{567}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $216$ and $567$. The GCD of $216$ and $567$ is $27$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{216 \div 27}{567 \div 27} = \frac{8}{21}$

Answer $\frac{27}{63}\div\frac{9}{8} = \frac{8}{21}$

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