What is 52/27 Divided By 8/6

Solving $\frac{52}{27}\div\frac{8}{6}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{52}{27} \div \frac{8}{6} = \frac{52}{27} \times \frac{6}{8}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $52 \times 6 = 312$
• Multiply the Denominators: $27 \times 8 = 216$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{52}{27} \times \frac{8}{6} = \frac{312}{216}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{312}{216}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $312$ and $216$. The GCD of $312$ and $216$ is $24$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{312 \div 24}{216 \div 24} = \frac{13}{9}$

Answer $\frac{52}{27}\div\frac{8}{6} = \frac{13}{9}$

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