What is 57/27 Divided By 8/6

Solving $\frac{57}{27}\div\frac{8}{6}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{57}{27} \div \frac{8}{6} = \frac{57}{27} \times \frac{6}{8}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $57 \times 6 = 342$
• Multiply the Denominators: $27 \times 8 = 216$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{57}{27} \times \frac{8}{6} = \frac{342}{216}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{342}{216}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $342$ and $216$. The GCD of $342$ and $216$ is $18$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{342 \div 18}{216 \div 18} = \frac{19}{12}$

Answer $\frac{57}{27}\div\frac{8}{6} = \frac{19}{12}$

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