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How to Evaluate 5/9 x 8

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Answer:

4 4/9

Explanation:

First, you have to set it up: 5/9 times 8/1

We made it 8/1 since it has to be a fraction in the multipying ocess and the one does not change the value.

Next, Multiply.

5/9x8/1=40/9 as an inproper fraction

As a proper fraction, it is written as 4 4/9

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