How do you simplify 4 / sqrt 5? Algebra Radicals and Geometry Connections Multiplication and Division of Radicals 1 Answer Alan P. Sep 29, 2015 4/sqrt(5) = 4/5sqrt(5) color(white)("XXXXXXXX") which some would consider a "simplification". Explanation: 4/sqrt(5) = 4/sqrt(5) * sqrt(5)/sqrt(5) = (4sqrt(5))/(sqrt(5)*sqrt(5)) = (4sqrt(5))/5 Answer link Related questions How do you simplify \frac{2}{\sqrt{3}}? How do you multiply and divide radicals? How do you rationalize the denominator? What is Multiplication and Division of Radicals? How do you simplify 7/(""^3sqrt(5)? How do you multiply (sqrt(a) +sqrt(b))(sqrt(a)-sqrt(b))? How do you rationalize the denominator for \frac{2x}{\sqrt{5}x}? Do you always have to rationalize the denominator? How do you simplify sqrt(5)sqrt(15)? How do you simplify (7sqrt(13) + 2sqrt(6))(2sqrt(3)+3sqrt(6))? See all questions in Multiplication and Division of Radicals Impact of this question 1529 views around the world You can reuse this answer Creative Commons License