What is 27/66 Divided By 9/8

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

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

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

• Multiply the Numerators: $27 \times 8 = 216$
• Multiply the Denominators: $66 \times 9 = 594$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{27}{66} \times \frac{9}{8} = \frac{216}{594}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{216}{594}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $216$ and $594$. The GCD of $216$ and $594$ is $54$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{216 \div 54}{594 \div 54} = \frac{4}{11}$

Answer $\frac{27}{66}\div\frac{9}{8} = \frac{4}{11}$

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