What is 27/91 Divided By 5/8

Solving $\frac{27}{91}\div\frac{5}{8}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{27}{91} \div \frac{5}{8} = \frac{27}{91} \times \frac{8}{5}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $27 \times 8 = 216$
• Multiply the Denominators: $91 \times 5 = 455$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{27}{91} \times \frac{5}{8} = \frac{216}{455}$

Simplify - Since $\frac{216}{455}$​ is already in its simplest form (there are no common factors between $216$ and $455$ other than $1$), this is the final answer.

Answer $\frac{27}{91}\div\frac{5}{8} = \frac{216}{455}$

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