Question

What is 5/4 divided 9/4

Answer 1

Answer:5/9

Explanation:

5/4 ➗ 9/4

The division sign would change to multiplication,and the numerator and denominator in the right hand fraction would be inverted

5/4 x 4/9

Multiply both fractions

(5x4)/(4x9)

20/36

Reduce the fraction to the lowest term by dividing both numerator and denominator by 4

(20 ➗ 4)/(36 ➗ 4)=5/9

Answer 2

Answer:
`(5)/(9)`

Explanation:

`((5)/(4) )/((9)/(4) )`

When multiplying by fractions, invert the fraction in the denominator and multiply it by the numerator.

`(5)/(4)*(4)/(9)`

Simplify 4.

`(5)/(9)`