Question

What is 2/3 of 3/8?

Please help.

Answer 1

1/4

Explanation:

"of" means multiplication

2/3 × 3/8

Method 1:

2 × 3 = 6

3 × 8 = 24

6/24 = 1/4

Method 2:

2 × 3

3 × 8

The threes cancel out

2/8 is left, now simplify

1/4