What is 27/85 Divided By 2/8

Solving $\frac{27}{85}\div\frac{2}{8}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{27}{85} \div \frac{2}{8} = \frac{27}{85} \times \frac{8}{2}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $27 \times 8 = 216$
• Multiply the Denominators: $85 \times 2 = 170$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{27}{85} \times \frac{2}{8} = \frac{216}{170}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{216}{170}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $216$ and $170$. The GCD of $216$ and $170$ is $2$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{216 \div 2}{170 \div 2} = \frac{108}{85}$

Answer $\frac{27}{85}\div\frac{2}{8} = \frac{108}{85}$

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