Math Problem Statement

Divide the fractions: 5/9 ÷ 2/3

Solution

The problem asks to divide the fractions:

59÷23\frac{5}{9} \div \frac{2}{3}

To solve a division of fractions, you multiply the first fraction by the reciprocal (or inverse) of the second fraction. The reciprocal of 23\frac{2}{3} is 32\frac{3}{2}.

Thus, the equation becomes:

59×32\frac{5}{9} \times \frac{3}{2}

Now, multiply the numerators and the denominators:

5×39×2=1518\frac{5 \times 3}{9 \times 2} = \frac{15}{18}

The fraction 1518\frac{15}{18} can be simplified by dividing both the numerator and the denominator by their greatest common divisor, which is 3:

15÷318÷3=56\frac{15 \div 3}{18 \div 3} = \frac{5}{6}

So, the answer is:

56\frac{5}{6}

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Here are 5 related questions for practice:

  1. What is 47÷53\frac{4}{7} \div \frac{5}{3}?
  2. Simplify 812\frac{8}{12} to its lowest terms.
  3. Multiply 78×34\frac{7}{8} \times \frac{3}{4}.
  4. Divide 65÷27\frac{6}{5} \div \frac{2}{7}.
  5. What is the reciprocal of 910\frac{9}{10}?

Tip: When dividing fractions, remember to always multiply by the reciprocal of the second fraction.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Fractions
Multiplication of Fractions
Simplification

Formulas

a/b ÷ c/d = a/b × d/c
Simplify by GCD

Theorems

Multiplicative Inverse

Suitable Grade Level

Grade 5-6