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Explain why 4 x 2/5 is the same operation as 2/5 + 2/5 +2/5 + 2/5

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Step-by-step explanation: Multiply both numerators and denominators. Result fraction keep to lowest possible denominator GCD(8, 5)=1. In the next intermediate step the fraction result cannot be further simplified by cancelling. In words - four multiplied by two fifths=eight fifths.

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