What is the quotient of 8/9 divide 5 simplify your answer if needed

Answer 1

To divide the fraction \( \frac{8}{9} \) by 5, you can rewrite the division as multiplication by the reciprocal:

\[ \frac{8}{9} \div 5 = \frac{8}{9} \times \frac{1}{5} \]

Now, you multiply the numerators and the denominators:

\[ \frac{8 \times 1}{9 \times 5} = \frac{8}{45} \]

The fraction \( \frac{8}{45} \) is already in its simplest form, as there are no common factors between 8 and 45.

So, the final answer is:

\[ \frac{8}{45} \]