Question

Keisha had 2/7 of a spool of yarn. She used 4/5 of her yarn for a project. What fraction of the spool was used for the project? Write your answer in simplest form.

Answer 1

8/35

Explanation:

2/7 x 4/5 = 8/35 (that is the simplest fraction)

To make it easier to visualize, let's say someone gave you 1/2 a spool, then you use 1/2 of that 1/2. How much did you use? 1/2 x 1/2 = 1/4