What is 81/27 Divided By 8/3

Solving $\frac{81}{27}\div\frac{8}{3}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{81}{27} \div \frac{8}{3} = \frac{81}{27} \times \frac{3}{8}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $81 \times 3 = 243$
• Multiply the Denominators: $27 \times 8 = 216$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{81}{27} \times \frac{8}{3} = \frac{243}{216}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{243}{216}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $243$ and $216$. The GCD of $243$ and $216$ is $27$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{243 \div 27}{216 \div 27} = \frac{9}{8}$

Answer $\frac{81}{27}\div\frac{8}{3} = \frac{9}{8}$

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