Question

What is 5/9 of 72 =

Answer 1

`(5)/(9) * (72)/(1) \\ \\ (5)/(9) * (72)/(1)= (40)/(1) \\ \\ (40)/(1)=40 \\`

Answer 2

40 because you can cancel 9 and 72 it will be left with 8 x 5 which is 40