What is 27/66 Divided By 8/9

Solving $\frac{27}{66}\div\frac{8}{9}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{27}{66} \div \frac{8}{9} = \frac{27}{66} \times \frac{9}{8}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $27 \times 9 = 243$
• Multiply the Denominators: $66 \times 8 = 528$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{27}{66} \times \frac{8}{9} = \frac{243}{528}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{243}{528}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $243$ and $528$. The GCD of $243$ and $528$ is $3$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{243 \div 3}{528 \div 3} = \frac{81}{176}$

Answer $\frac{27}{66}\div\frac{8}{9} = \frac{81}{176}$

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