SOLUTION: Can someone help me on this? I need to divide and write in simplest form: 8/9 divide by 11/15 Thanks, Lyn

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Question 45686: Can someone help me on this?
I need to divide and write in simplest form:

8/9 divide by 11/15
Thanks,
Lyn
Answer by tutorcecilia(2152) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
(8/9) x (15/11) [When dividing by fractions, flip the denominator and multiply]
(8/3) x (5/11) [Cancel wherever possible and multiply straight across]
40/33 [Change to an improper fraction, if necessary]
1 7/33 [Final answer]