What is 81/18 Divided By 8/3

Solving $\frac{81}{18}\div\frac{8}{3}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{81}{18} \div \frac{8}{3} = \frac{81}{18} \times \frac{3}{8}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $81 \times 3 = 243$
• Multiply the Denominators: $18 \times 8 = 144$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{81}{18} \times \frac{8}{3} = \frac{243}{144}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{243}{144}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $243$ and $144$. The GCD of $243$ and $144$ is $9$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{243 \div 9}{144 \div 9} = \frac{27}{16}$

Answer $\frac{81}{18}\div\frac{8}{3} = \frac{27}{16}$

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