What is 27/75 Divided By 2/8

Solving $\frac{27}{75}\div\frac{2}{8}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{27}{75} \div \frac{2}{8} = \frac{27}{75} \times \frac{8}{2}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $27 \times 8 = 216$
• Multiply the Denominators: $75 \times 2 = 150$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{27}{75} \times \frac{2}{8} = \frac{216}{150}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{216}{150}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $216$ and $150$. The GCD of $216$ and $150$ is $6$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{216 \div 6}{150 \div 6} = \frac{36}{25}$

Answer $\frac{27}{75}\div\frac{2}{8} = \frac{36}{25}$

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