What is 27/70 Divided By 6/8

Solving $\frac{27}{70}\div\frac{6}{8}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{27}{70} \div \frac{6}{8} = \frac{27}{70} \times \frac{8}{6}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $27 \times 8 = 216$
• Multiply the Denominators: $70 \times 6 = 420$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{27}{70} \times \frac{6}{8} = \frac{216}{420}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{216}{420}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $216$ and $420$. The GCD of $216$ and $420$ is $12$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{216 \div 12}{420 \div 12} = \frac{18}{35}$

Answer $\frac{27}{70}\div\frac{6}{8} = \frac{18}{35}$

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