Asked by Americal

In my math book I got a question saying 1\5 times 8/9. My answer is 1\5 am I correct.THANKS
Answered by Ms. Sue
That can't be right.

(1/5) * (8/9) = 8/45

Answered by Americal
It said to estimate
Answered by Ms. Sue
Yes -- 1/5 would be a good estimate.
Answered by Americal
What about if I did 5/8 times 1/9y answer is 1/9 am I correct
Answered by Ms. Sue
No. Are you supposed to estimate?
Answered by Americal
Yes
Answered by Ms. Sue
I'd estimate half of 1/9 >> 1/18