Question

Is it possible to simplify a radical expression like this?

60(√3/36)

Dividing 36 and 60 by 2 to simplify:

5(√5/3)

Is this fine?

Answer 1

Yes, that is.

Answer 2

So, it is fine to simplify that way?

Answer 3

Well, let me qualify that: if you do it right, it is :-)

\[60(\frac{\sqrt{3}}{36}) = (\frac{60}{36})\sqrt{3} = (\cancel{\frac{12}{12}}*\frac{5}{3})\sqrt{3} = 5(\frac{\sqrt{3}}{3}) \]

I assume you just made a typo...

Answer 4

That's what I mean :). Thanks!