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A trail is

9
10
of a mile long. Abdul hiked
2
5
of the length of the trail. Which steps could be used to determine how far he hiked, in simplest terms? Select three options.


Add
9
10
to
2
5
.
Add , 9 tenths, to , 2 fifths, .

Find the product as follows:
9
10
×
2
5
=
11
50
.
Find the product as follows: , 9 tenths times 2 fifths is equal to 11 fiftieths, .

Find the product as follows:
9
10
×
2
5
=
18
50
.
Find the product as follows: , 9 tenths times 2 fifths is equal to 18 fiftieths, .

Find a common factor for the numerator and denominator.
Find a common factor for the numerator and denominator.

Simplify the product as
9
25
mile.
Simplify the product as , 9 twenty-fifths, mile.

User Vidhya G
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2 Answers

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The third and fifth ones
User Niels Bosma
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Answer:

The third and fifth ones

Explanation:

The third and fifth ones

Explanation:

To find the answer to this, you have to multiply 9/10 and 2/5 to get 18/50, making the third one true. The next thing you would do is simplify 18/50 to get 9/25, making the fifth choice true.

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