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Simplify four fifths times a times eight ninths times a.

64 over 45 times a squared
64 over 45
32 over 45 times a
32 over 45 times a squared

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32 over 45 times a squared

User Andrew Fan
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Answer: 32 over 45 (32/45)

Explanation:

4/5 x 8/9 can be separated into two sections, the numerators and the denominators. Multiply them separately...

Numerators: 4 x 8 = 32

Denominators: 5 x 9 = 45

Then bring them back together, the Nermerator on top and the denominator on the bottom.

32/45

The number cannot be simplified further!

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