SOLUTION: Please, i need you help. Thank you Divide 6/25 divided by 2/15, Write the result in simplest form. a) 2 1/5 b) 1 4/5 c) 4/125 d) 5/9

Algebra ->  Exponents-negative-and-fractional -> SOLUTION: Please, i need you help. Thank you Divide 6/25 divided by 2/15, Write the result in simplest form. a) 2 1/5 b) 1 4/5 c) 4/125 d) 5/9      Log On


   

Question 117739: Please, i need you help. Thank you
Divide 6/25 divided by 2/15, Write the result in simplest form.
a) 2 1/5 b) 1 4/5 c) 4/125 d) 5/9
Found 2 solutions by jim_thompson5910, josmiceli:
Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256) About Me  (Show Source):
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%286%2F25%29%2F%282%2F15%29 Start with the given expression

%286%2F25%29%2A%2815%2F2%29 Multiply the first fraction by the reciprocal of the second fraction



90%2F50 Multiply the fractions by multiplying the corresponding numerators and denominators


9%2F5 Reduce


Notice how this can be written as %285%2B4%29%2F5=5%2F5%2B4%2F5=1%2B4%2F5=1%264%2F5



So this shows that 9%2F5 is the same as 1%264%2F5. So the answer is B)

Answer by josmiceli(19441) About Me  (Show Source):
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%286%2F15%29+%2F+%282%2F15%29+=+6%2F2
multiply top and bottom by 15
6%2F2+=+3 answer