Question

Evaluate 2/ 3 ÷ 4 /5 Give your answer as a fraction in its simplest form.

Answer 1

Explanation:

Our problem:

`(2)/(3) / (4)/(5) = unknown`

How to solve?

Find the reciprocal (opposite) of 4/5, then multiply. Simplify if necessary.

Find the reciprocal:

`(2)/(3) * (5)/(4) = unknown`

Multiply:

`(2)/(3) * (5)/(4) = (10)/(12)`

Simplify:

`(10 / 2)/(12 / 2) = (5)/(6)`

5/6 is your answer.