Question

Perform the indicated operation. 5/17 · 3/8 1/27 5/27 15/136

Answer 1

`((5)/(17)).((3)/(8))=(15)/(136)`

Explanation:

To multiply fractions we must multiply first the two numerators to get the new numerator:

`(5).(3)=15`

the same way we multiply two denominators to get the new

denominator:

`(17).(8)=136`

then we simply the expression but in this case is not possible given the fact that it is already at it´s lowest term (we cant divide it exactly).

Answer 2

5/17(3/8) = 15/136

15/136 is your answer

hope this helps