What is 28/27 Divided By 7/9

Solving $\frac{28}{27}\div\frac{7}{9}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{28}{27} \div \frac{7}{9} = \frac{28}{27} \times \frac{9}{7}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $28 \times 9 = 252$
• Multiply the Denominators: $27 \times 7 = 189$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{28}{27} \times \frac{7}{9} = \frac{252}{189}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{252}{189}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $252$ and $189$. The GCD of $252$ and $189$ is $63$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{252 \div 63}{189 \div 63} = \frac{4}{3}$

Answer $\frac{28}{27}\div\frac{7}{9} = \frac{4}{3}$

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