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5/16x20/30
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User Gizgok
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Answer: 5/24

Explanation:

First:

Reduce fractions where possible.

Then your initial equation becomes:

5/16 * 2/3

Second:

Applying the fractions formula for multiplication,

5*2 and 16*3 = 10/48

Simplifying 10/48, the answer is

5/24

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