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If 7/8 is multiplied by 4/5, will the product be greater than either of the two factors. Explain

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Four fifths of 7/8 will be less than 7/8 (multiplied by a number less than 1).

Similarly, 7/8 of 4/5 will be less than 4/5.

This means that the product will be less than each of the original factors

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