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Evaluate x over y for x = 2/3 and y = 5/6. A. 5/9 B. 4/5 C. 5/4 D. 9/5

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Answer:

B. 4/5

Explanation:

x over y means x divided by y

2/3 divided by 5/6

When you divide fractions you follow this rule: CCF (Copy, Change, Flip)

1. You copy the first fraction as it is 2/3

2. You change the sign from division to multiplication X

3. You flip the numerator and denominator of the last fraction 6/5

New equation:

2 6

------- X -------- Multiply straight across the numerators, then denominator

3 5

12/15 is new answer. Now simplify it. 3 can go into 12 and 15.

Answer: 4/5

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