SOLUTION: Simplify: 3/4/4/5 Possible Answers: A. 16/15 B. 15/16 C. 5/3 D. 3/5 I am coming up with 3/80, since that is not one of the possible answers then I think I need some assista

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Question 128072: Simplify: 3/4/4/5
Possible Answers:
A. 16/15
B. 15/16
C. 5/3
D. 3/5
I am coming up with 3/80, since that is not one of the possible answers then I think I need some assistance.
Thanks
Found 2 solutions by checkley71, stanbon:
Answer by checkley71(8403) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
(3/4)/(4/5)=3/4*5/4=15/16 ANSWER.

Answer by stanbon(75887) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Simplify: 3/4/4/5
Possible Answers:
A. 16/15
B. 15/16
C. 5/3
D. 3/5
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Invert the denominator and multiply to get:
(3/4)*(5/4) = 15/16
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Cheers,
Stan H.