What is 72/27 Divided By 3/8

Solving $\frac{72}{27}\div\frac{3}{8}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{72}{27} \div \frac{3}{8} = \frac{72}{27} \times \frac{8}{3}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $72 \times 8 = 576$
• Multiply the Denominators: $27 \times 3 = 81$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{72}{27} \times \frac{3}{8} = \frac{576}{81}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{576}{81}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $576$ and $81$. The GCD of $576$ and $81$ is $9$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{576 \div 9}{81 \div 9} = \frac{64}{9}$

Answer $\frac{72}{27}\div\frac{3}{8} = \frac{64}{9}$

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