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To multiply two fractions multiply the numerator by the and the denominator by the ​

User Phasmal
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Answer:

Nope, to multiply two fractions = numerator × numerator / denominator × denominator

Explanation:

For Example:


(5)/(3) ×
(8)/(2)

Multiply 5 by 8

40

Multiply 3 by 2

6

Result:
(40)/(6)

Finally Simplify


(40)/(6) =
40 ÷ 6 =
6(4)/(6) or 6.6 as a decimal

User Jscott
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Answer:

Multiply the numerator by the numerator and the denominator by the demoninator.

Explanation:

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