Question

What is

2/9 x 12/1 =
in it’s simplest form? I get 2.6 but I need that in fraction form, how do I do that?

Answer 1

2.6 in fraction form is 13/5

put 2/6 over 1 then multiply both the numerator and denominator by 10, you will get 26/10 then find the similar factors and simplify

Answer 2

2 and 2/3 is the answer

Explanation:

Multiply: 2/9 x 12/1 = 24/9

Reduce the fraction to lowest terms: 24/9 = 8/3

Simplify: 8/3 = 2 and 2/3

Final answer is 2 and 2/3