Math Problem Statement

Rationalise the denominator of \( \frac{\sqrt{5}}{\sqrt{3}} \). Give your answer in its simplest form.

Solution

To rationalize the denominator of the given expression 53\frac{\sqrt{5}}{\sqrt{3}}, we eliminate the square root from the denominator by multiplying both the numerator and denominator by 3\sqrt{3}:

53×33=5333.\frac{\sqrt{5}}{\sqrt{3}} \times \frac{\sqrt{3}}{\sqrt{3}} = \frac{\sqrt{5} \cdot \sqrt{3}}{\sqrt{3} \cdot \sqrt{3}}.

Step-by-step solution:

  1. Multiply the numerator: 53=15\sqrt{5} \cdot \sqrt{3} = \sqrt{15}.
  2. Multiply the denominator: 33=3\sqrt{3} \cdot \sqrt{3} = 3.

Thus, the result is:

153.\frac{\sqrt{15}}{3}.

Final Answer:

The simplified expression is:

153.\frac{\sqrt{15}}{3}.

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Related Questions:

  1. How do you rationalize a denominator that contains a cube root?
  2. What are the steps to rationalize 2+13\frac{\sqrt{2} + 1}{\sqrt{3}}?
  3. How do you handle rationalizing 533\frac{\sqrt{5}}{\sqrt[3]{3}}?
  4. What happens when the denominator contains a sum like 2+32 + \sqrt{3}?
  5. Why is rationalizing the denominator important in mathematics?

Tip: Multiplying by a conjugate is useful when rationalizing denominators with sums or differences involving roots!

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Rationalization of Denominators
Simplifying Square Roots
Basic Algebra

Formulas

\( \sqrt{a} \cdot \sqrt{b} = \sqrt{a \cdot b} \)
\( \sqrt{a} \cdot \sqrt{a} = a \)

Theorems

Rationalizing square roots

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 8-10