Question

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

Answer 1

Step-by-step explanation:

Our problem:

$\frac{2}{3} \div \frac{4}{5} = unknown$

How to solve?

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

Find the reciprocal:

$\frac{2}{3} \times \frac{5}{4} = unknown$

Multiply:

$\frac{2}{3} \times \frac{5}{4} = \frac{10}{12}$

Simplify:

$\frac{10 \div 2}{12 \div 2} = \frac{5}{6}$

5/6 is your answer.