Question

Find the quotient. Simplify completely. Please show work.

1. 8/9 ÷ 4/9
2. 1/3 ÷ 6
3. 4 ÷ 1/5
4. 7 1/2 ÷ 1/4

Answer 1

1. 8/9 ÷ 4/9 is done by inverting the divisor (4/9) and then multiplying:

(8/9)(9/4) = 8/4 = 2 (answer)

2. 1/3 ÷ 6 is done similarly: (1/3)(1/6) = 1/18 (answer)

3. 4 ÷ 1/5 = 4 * 5 = 20 (answer)

4. 7 1/2 ÷ 1/4 = (15/2)(4/1) = 30 (answer)