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Multiplying fraction what is 5/8x6/15

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\huge \sf \underline{Solution:-}


(5)/(8) * (6)/(15)


= (30)/(120)


= (1)/(4)

Here, we just have to multiply the top numbers and then multiply the bottom numbers. Then we can simplify the fraction if needed.

So, correct answer is ¼.

Hope it helps you :)

User Gerry Shaw
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\text {Hello! Let's Solve this Problem!}


\text {When multiplying fractions you multiply numerator by numerator and }
\text {demoninator by denominator. Simplifying is required when the answer comes}
\text {out as fraction that can be simplified. Simplify until it's reduced to the lowest}
\text {fraction it ca be.}


\text {\underline{Multiply}}


\text {5*6=30}


\text {8*15=120}


\text {Your Answer Would Be:}


\Huge\boxed {30/120}


\text {Since this is a fraction we can simplify we simplify it by 30}


\text {Q: What does simplify mean?}


\text {A: It means to divide. So if someone says simplify 2/4 that means divide.}


\text {\underline {Divide}}


\text {30/120 divided by 30 =}


\text {Your Simplified Fraction Answer Would Be:}


\Huge\boxed {1/4}


\text {Best of Luck!}

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