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What is 8/15 x 5/8 and 2/9 x 3/4

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Answer:

8/15 x 5/8 = 1/3

2/9 x 3/4 = 1/2

Explanation:

multiply the numerators and denominators together.

8/15 x 5/8 = (8 x 5)/ (15 x 8)

40/120

Simplify by dividing by 40. (GCF)

1/3

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multiply the numerators and denominators together.

2/9 x 3/4 = (2 x 3)/ (9 x 4)

6/36

Simplify by dividing by 6. (GCF)

1/2

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