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Is 3/2 x 2/5 is equal to 3/2?

User Peter Tillemans
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Answer:

No.

Explanation:

the result is 17 / 5, Which is not = 3 / 2

User Nightlyop
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Answer:

  • 3/2*2/5=3/5 (FALSE!)

Explanation:

Solve this problem by multiplying the fraction from left to right.

3/2*2/5=3/5

Dividing is another option.

3/5=0.6

  • No, because 3/2 times 2/5 equals 3/5.

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