Question

Perform the indicated operation. 1/3 · 6/7
A.) 1/7
B.) 2/7
C.) 3/7
D.) 5/7

Answer 1

The answer should be b 2/7

Explanation:

1/3 x 6/7=?

For fraction multiplication, multiply the numerators and then multiply the denominators to get

1×6

3×7= 6/21

This fraction can be reduced by dividing both the numerator and denominator by the Greatest Common Factor of 6 and 21 using

6÷3

21÷3 = 2/7

Therefore 1/3 x 6/7 =2/7

Answer 2

B

Explanation:

Given

`(1)/(3)` ×
`(6)/(7)` ( cancel the 3 and 6 by 3 )

= 1 ×
`(2)/(7)` =
`(2)/(7)` → B