How to write fraction, say 5.09 x 10-8 / 0.04 x 10-8 in its simplest form? would it be 5.09 x 10-8 / 4 x 10-10 ? and thats it? or do I have to calculate it if is asking only to write it in its simlest form?
5.09 x 10-8 / 0.04 x 10-8
Firstly I assume that you mean - people really must learn to use brackets! (not aimed just at you)
(5.09 x 10-8) / (0.04 x 10-8)
the 10-8 s cancel out leaving
5.09/0.04=
$${\frac{{\mathtt{5.09}}}{{\mathtt{0.04}}}} = {\frac{{\mathtt{509}}}{{\mathtt{4}}}} = {\mathtt{127.25}}$$
5.09 x 10-8 / 0.04 x 10-8
Firstly I assume that you mean - people really must learn to use brackets! (not aimed just at you)
(5.09 x 10-8) / (0.04 x 10-8)
the 10-8 s cancel out leaving
5.09/0.04=
$${\frac{{\mathtt{5.09}}}{{\mathtt{0.04}}}} = {\frac{{\mathtt{509}}}{{\mathtt{4}}}} = {\mathtt{127.25}}$$