What is 45/27 Divided By 6/8

Solving $\frac{45}{27}\div\frac{6}{8}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{45}{27} \div \frac{6}{8} = \frac{45}{27} \times \frac{8}{6}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $45 \times 8 = 360$
• Multiply the Denominators: $27 \times 6 = 162$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{45}{27} \times \frac{6}{8} = \frac{360}{162}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{360}{162}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $360$ and $162$. The GCD of $360$ and $162$ is $18$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{360 \div 18}{162 \div 18} = \frac{20}{9}$

Answer $\frac{45}{27}\div\frac{6}{8} = \frac{20}{9}$

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