What is 81/27 Divided By 8/6

Solving $\frac{81}{27}\div\frac{8}{6}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{81}{27} \div \frac{8}{6} = \frac{81}{27} \times \frac{6}{8}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $81 \times 6 = 486$
• Multiply the Denominators: $27 \times 8 = 216$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{81}{27} \times \frac{8}{6} = \frac{486}{216}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{486}{216}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $486$ and $216$. The GCD of $486$ and $216$ is $54$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{486 \div 54}{216 \div 54} = \frac{9}{4}$

Answer $\frac{81}{27}\div\frac{8}{6} = \frac{9}{4}$

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