Pre-Algebra Examples

$\frac{5}{9 w} \div \frac{w + 3}{9 w}$

Step 1

To divide by a fraction, multiply by its reciprocal.

$\frac{5}{9 w} \cdot \frac{9 w}{w + 3}$

Step 2

Cancel the common factor of $9 w$ .

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Step 2.1

Cancel the common factor.

$\frac{5}{9 w} \cdot \frac{9 w}{w + 3}$

Step 2.2

Rewrite the expression.

$5 \frac{1}{w + 3}$

Step 3

Combine $5$ and $\frac{1}{w + 3}$ .

$\frac{5}{w + 3}$