1. The problem is to divide 27 by 8. 2. Division means splitting 27 into 8 equal parts. 3. Perform the division: $$27 \div 8 = 3.375$$ 4. This means 27 divided by 8 equals 3.375. 5. Alternatively, express as a mixed number: $$27 \div 8 = 3 \frac{3}{8}$$. Final answer: 3.375 or $3 \frac{3}{8}$.