answersLogoWhite

0


Best Answer

140x / 64y divide 5x/8y = >

40x/64y X 8y/5x Note the change of sign and the inversion of the Right hand fraction.

Cancel down by '5x'

8/64y X 8y/1

Cancel down by '8y'

8/8 X 1/1 =

8/8 =

1 The answer!!!!

User Avatar

lenpollock

Lvl 16
5mo ago
This answer is:
User Avatar
More answers
User Avatar

Wiki User

13y ago

Just remember the basic rule : When dividing by a fraction, invert the fraction and multiply.

40x/64y ÷ 5x/8y = 40x/64y * 8y/5x = 320xy/320xy = 1

This answer is:
User Avatar

Add your answer:

Earn +20 pts
Q: Divide 40x over 64y by 5x over 8y?
Write your answer...
Submit
Still have questions?
magnify glass
imp