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Explain why multiplying by 8/3 gives the same result as first multiplying by 8 and then multiplying by 1/3

Explain why multiplying by 8/3 gives the same result as first multiplying by 8 and then multiplying by 1/3
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Explain why multiplying by 8/3 gives the same result as first multiplying by 8 and then multiplying by 1/3

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Because by multiplying by 8/3, you're multiplying by 1/3, 8 times. (8*1/3=8/3)

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