Question

15/22 x 4/9 = ?

Answer 1

10/33

Answer 2

When we are multiplying fractions, we multiply straight across.

First, lets multiply 15 x 4, and then 22 x 9

15 x 4
------- = ?
22 x 9


Can you tell me your concluding answer?

Answer 3

Do you understand? If not, I can guide you through =)

Answer 4

60/198 ?

Answer 5

yesss pleaaase (:

Answer 6

Good! 60/198 is the answer. But you see, if you notice, we can simplify that fraction and break it down.,

What number is 60 and 198 both divisible by?

Answer 7

gcf or least ?

Answer 8

Hm?

Answer 9

You should be trying to simplify 60/198 as much as possible. To do so, we have to use divisibility rules

Answer 10

4 ?

Answer 11

Well, 60 is divisible by 4, but when you divide 198 with 4, you conclude to a decimal. You have to find a number that is divisible by BOTH 60 and 198.

Answer 12

3 is that corret ?

Answer 13

*correct .

Answer 14

Its a start! When you simplify the fraction by 3, what do you get?

Answer 15

22/66 ?

Answer 16

is 10/33 correct ?

Answer 17

When you divide 60 by 3, you should be concluding to 20, not 22. Check your math.

Answer 18

sorry i meant 20 my mistake .

Answer 19

and your concluding answer with that simplification is: 20/66

The fraction can be continued to be simplified..Try it!

Answer 20

10/33

Answer 21

And what did you divide by to get that answer?

Answer 22

2 ?

Answer 23

Good! Your on the right track.

Answer 24

so what would the answer be ?

Answer 25

10/33 since your answer cannot be simplified anymore =)

Answer 26

hmmm. but its telling me its incorect ?

Answer 27

sorry thats correct (:

Answer 28

so 7/18 x 3/4 = 7/24 ?

Answer 29

Correct!