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If 8/9 is multiplied by 3/7, will the product be greater than either of the 2 factors?

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Answer:

No, it is less than both of the fractions.

Explanation:

Multiply the two fractions


(8)/(9) x
(3)/(7) = 0.380952381

Figure out the value of the two fractions


(8)/(9) = 0.8888888889


(3)/(7) = 0.4285714286

Reduce/Simplify:

0.380952381 = 0.38

0.8888888889 = 0.89

0.4285714286 = 0.43

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