Question

Explain how to find the product of 3/8 * 7/9. Use complete sentences in your answer.

Answer 1

`(3)/(8)*(7)/(9)=(7)/(24)`

Explanation:

Solution with Steps

`(3)/(8)*(7)/(9)=?`

For fraction multiplication, multiply the numerators and then multiply the denominators to get

`(3*7)/(8*9)=(21)/(72)`

This fraction can be reduced by dividing both the numerator and denominator by the Greatest Common Factor of 21 and 72 using GCF(21,72) = 3

`(21/3)/(72/3) =(7)/(24)`

Therefore:

`(3)/(8)*(7)/(9)=(7)/(24)`