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Can you cross simplify the numbers

before you multiply *- //?
6
8
Yes, after we simplify it is now:
Yes, after we simplify it is now:
774
*
235

Can you cross simplify the numbers before you multiply *- //? 6 8 Yes, after we simplify-example-1
User Azquelt
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Answer:

Yes, after we simplify it is now:

7/4 * -3/5

Explanation:

7/8 * -6/5

The 2's from the eight and the -6 cancel out, leaving 4 and -3, respectively.

Thus, this simplifies to 7/4 * -3/5.

I hope this helps!

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