What is 66/27 Divided By 8/9

Solving $\frac{66}{27}\div\frac{8}{9}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{66}{27} \div \frac{8}{9} = \frac{66}{27} \times \frac{9}{8}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $66 \times 9 = 594$
• Multiply the Denominators: $27 \times 8 = 216$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{66}{27} \times \frac{8}{9} = \frac{594}{216}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{594}{216}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $594$ and $216$. The GCD of $594$ and $216$ is $54$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{594 \div 54}{216 \div 54} = \frac{11}{4}$

Answer $\frac{66}{27}\div\frac{8}{9} = \frac{11}{4}$

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