What is 38/27 Divided By 8/6

Solving $\frac{38}{27}\div\frac{8}{6}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{38}{27} \div \frac{8}{6} = \frac{38}{27} \times \frac{6}{8}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $38 \times 6 = 228$
• Multiply the Denominators: $27 \times 8 = 216$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{38}{27} \times \frac{8}{6} = \frac{228}{216}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{228}{216}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $228$ and $216$. The GCD of $228$ and $216$ is $12$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{228 \div 12}{216 \div 12} = \frac{19}{18}$

Answer $\frac{38}{27}\div\frac{8}{6} = \frac{19}{18}$

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