Simplify: -1/20÷(-4/5)
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1
Answer:
3/4
Step-by-step explanation:
Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 20 is 20
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 20
For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 4 = 20,
4
5
=
4 × 4
5 × 4
=
16
20
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 1 = 20,
1
20
=
1 × 1
20 × 1
=
1
20
Subtract the two like fractions:
16
20
-
1
20
=
16 - 1
20
=
15
20
After reducing the fraction, the answer is
3/4
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Step-by-step explanation:
-1/20 ÷ (-4/5)
-1/20× -5/4
= 5/80
= 1/16
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