Question

When solving (5/6)(3/8) what do you get when your
multiply the numerators?

Answer 1

48=16 If that is what you mean

Explanation:

1. Multiply

5 over 6 × 3 over 8 = ( 5 × 3 ) over ( 6 × 8 )

5 × 3

6 × 8

= 15 over 48

Multiply the numerators and denominators.

Reduce fraction to lowest terms

15 over 48

= ( 15 ÷ 3 ) over ( 48 ÷ 3 )

= 5 over 16

3 is the greatest common divisor of 15 and 48. Reduce by dividing both numerator and denominator by 3.

`(5)/(16) = 0.313` ← extra

Answer 2

15/48

Explanation:

The numerator is the number above the line so in this scenario, the numerator is 5 and 3. 5x3=15

The denominator is the bottom number so 6 and 8. When you multiply those you get 48.

15/48.