Solve (8/3)^2=6/16=

$$( \frac { 8 } { 3 } ) ^ { 2 } = \frac { 6 } { 16 } =$$

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Solution Steps

Calculate \frac{8}{3} to the power of 2 and get \frac{64}{9}.

$$\frac{64}{9}=\frac{6}{16}$$

Reduce the fraction \frac{6}{16} to lowest terms by extracting and canceling out 2.

$$\frac{64}{9}=\frac{3}{8}$$

Least common multiple of 9 and 8 is 72. Convert \frac{64}{9} and \frac{3}{8} to fractions with denominator 72.

$$\frac{512}{72}=\frac{27}{72}$$

Compare \frac{512}{72} and \frac{27}{72}.

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