What is 54/57 Divided By 8/6

Solving $\frac{54}{57}\div\frac{8}{6}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{54}{57} \div \frac{8}{6} = \frac{54}{57} \times \frac{6}{8}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $54 \times 6 = 324$
• Multiply the Denominators: $57 \times 8 = 456$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{54}{57} \times \frac{8}{6} = \frac{324}{456}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{324}{456}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $324$ and $456$. The GCD of $324$ and $456$ is $12$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{324 \div 12}{456 \div 12} = \frac{27}{38}$

Answer $\frac{54}{57}\div\frac{8}{6} = \frac{27}{38}$

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