Rationalize the denominator of 5125.

Simplify the denominator first to obtain 5125 = 555 = 15 = 55.

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algebra intermediate

Problem

Rationalize the denominator of

\frac{5}{125}

Solution

Simplify the denominator first to obtain

\frac{5}{125} = \frac{5}{5 5} = \frac{1}{5} = \frac{5}{5}

Final answer

\frac{\sqrt{5}}{5}