Question

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

Answer 1

Answer:

7/24.

Step-by-step explanation:

Multiply the numerators 3 and 7 and the denominators 8 and 9:

= 3*7/8*9

= 21/72

Now we divide the 2 parts by the HCF of 21 and 72 which is 3:

(21/3) / (72/3)

= 7/24  (answer).