What is 28/27 Divided By 8/2

Solving $\frac{28}{27}\div\frac{8}{2}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{28}{27} \div \frac{8}{2} = \frac{28}{27} \times \frac{2}{8}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $28 \times 2 = 56$
• Multiply the Denominators: $27 \times 8 = 216$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{28}{27} \times \frac{8}{2} = \frac{56}{216}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{56}{216}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $56$ and $216$. The GCD of $56$ and $216$ is $8$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{56 \div 8}{216 \div 8} = \frac{7}{27}$

Answer $\frac{28}{27}\div\frac{8}{2} = \frac{7}{27}$

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