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I just want to know if 1/3*7/9=3 6/7 is correct?

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Answer:

No, the correct answer is 7/27

Explanation:

1/3 Multiplied by 7/9 equals 7/27, NOT 3 6/7

When you multiply fractions multiply first the Numerators (numbers on top of the fraction) and second the Denominators (numbers on the bottom of the fraction!)

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