Basic Math Examples

Solve for n (1/30)/(1/5)=(1/15)/n
Step 1
Rewrite the equation as .
Step 2
Simplify both sides.
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Step 2.1
Multiply the numerator by the reciprocal of the denominator.
Step 2.2
Multiply by .
Step 2.3
Multiply the numerator by the reciprocal of the denominator.
Step 2.4
Cancel the common factor of .
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Step 2.4.1
Factor out of .
Step 2.4.2
Cancel the common factor.
Step 2.4.3
Rewrite the expression.
Step 3
Multiply the numerator of the first fraction by the denominator of the second fraction. Set this equal to the product of the denominator of the first fraction and the numerator of the second fraction.
Step 4
Solve the equation for .
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Step 4.1
Rewrite the equation as .
Step 4.2
Simplify.
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Step 4.2.1
Multiply by .
Step 4.2.2
Multiply by .
Step 4.3
Divide each term in by and simplify.
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Step 4.3.1
Divide each term in by .
Step 4.3.2
Simplify the left side.
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Step 4.3.2.1
Cancel the common factor of .
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Step 4.3.2.1.1
Cancel the common factor.
Step 4.3.2.1.2
Divide by .
Step 4.3.3
Simplify the right side.
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Step 4.3.3.1
Cancel the common factor of and .
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Step 4.3.3.1.1
Factor out of .
Step 4.3.3.1.2
Cancel the common factors.
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Step 4.3.3.1.2.1
Factor out of .
Step 4.3.3.1.2.2
Cancel the common factor.
Step 4.3.3.1.2.3
Rewrite the expression.
Step 5
The result can be shown in multiple forms.
Exact Form:
Decimal Form: