What is 27/66 Divided By 6/8

Solving $\frac{27}{66}\div\frac{6}{8}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{27}{66} \div \frac{6}{8} = \frac{27}{66} \times \frac{8}{6}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $27 \times 8 = 216$
• Multiply the Denominators: $66 \times 6 = 396$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{27}{66} \times \frac{6}{8} = \frac{216}{396}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{216}{396}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $216$ and $396$. The GCD of $216$ and $396$ is $36$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{216 \div 36}{396 \div 36} = \frac{6}{11}$

Answer $\frac{27}{66}\div\frac{6}{8} = \frac{6}{11}$

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