What is 81/27 Divided By 8/4

Solving $\frac{81}{27}\div\frac{8}{4}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{81}{27} \div \frac{8}{4} = \frac{81}{27} \times \frac{4}{8}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $81 \times 4 = 324$
• Multiply the Denominators: $27 \times 8 = 216$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{81}{27} \times \frac{8}{4} = \frac{324}{216}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{324}{216}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $324$ and $216$. The GCD of $324$ and $216$ is $108$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{324 \div 108}{216 \div 108} = \frac{3}{2}$

Answer $\frac{81}{27}\div\frac{8}{4} = \frac{3}{2}$

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