What is 57/27 Divided By 8/4

Solving $\frac{57}{27}\div\frac{8}{4}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{57}{27} \div \frac{8}{4} = \frac{57}{27} \times \frac{4}{8}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $57 \times 4 = 228$
• Multiply the Denominators: $27 \times 8 = 216$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{57}{27} \times \frac{8}{4} = \frac{228}{216}$

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 $\frac{57}{27}\div\frac{8}{4} = \frac{19}{18}$

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