What is 27/99 Divided By 8/1

Solving $\frac{27}{99}\div\frac{8}{1}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{27}{99} \div \frac{8}{1} = \frac{27}{99} \times \frac{1}{8}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $27 \times 1 = 27$
• Multiply the Denominators: $99 \times 8 = 792$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{27}{99} \times \frac{8}{1} = \frac{27}{792}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{27}{792}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $27$ and $792$. The GCD of $27$ and $792$ is $9$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{27 \div 9}{792 \div 9} = \frac{3}{88}$

Answer $\frac{27}{99}\div\frac{8}{1} = \frac{3}{88}$

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