Find the result of the division and simplify your answer.

5
6
÷ 15
A.
1
14
B.
1
18
C.
1
19
D.
12
4
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5
6
 ÷   15

This can be written as:

5
6
 ÷ 
15
1

Dividing a fraction by a whole number is same as multiplying by its reciprocal.

5
6
 ÷ 
15
1
 = 
5
6
 × 
1
15

Now to multiply fractions, multiply the numerators with each other and the denominators with each other.

5
6
 × 
1
15
 = 
5 × 1
6 × 15
 = 
5
90

Now, simplify:

5
90
 = 
5 ÷ 5
90 ÷ 5
 = 
1
18
So,
5
6
 ÷   15  = 
1
18

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Key Data

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20
Grade
5
Theme
Fractions
Passing score
80%

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