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OpenStudy (anonymous):

3/6 * 2/8

OpenStudy (skullpatrol):

Any ideas?

OpenStudy (anonymous):

1/8 is the answer in fractions

OpenStudy (skullpatrol):

Two multiply fractions you multiply their numerators and multiply their denominators.

OpenStudy (skullpatrol):

$$\huge \frac{a}{b}*\frac{c}{d}=\frac{ac}{bd}$$

OpenStudy (anonymous):

im confused

OpenStudy (skullpatrol):

Simplify each fraction first.

OpenStudy (skullpatrol):

$$\huge \frac{3}{6}=\frac{1}{2}$$

OpenStudy (skullpatrol):

$$\huge\frac{2}{8}=\frac{1}{4}$$

OpenStudy (anonymous):

okay how did you get those answers

OpenStudy (skullpatrol):

In math you need to simplify things to make them less confusing.

OpenStudy (anonymous):

im in collage but im taking the basic witch is called basic college mathematics its cause im not good at math

OpenStudy (skullpatrol):

Divide the numerator and the denominator by the same nonzero number.

OpenStudy (anonymous):

@ forzamilann who asked you mind our own business

OpenStudy (anonymous):

okay so know were left with 1/2 and 1/4 so do the same thing again since 2 can go into 4

OpenStudy (anonymous):

right

OpenStudy (skullpatrol):

@breannaorona Go to YouTube and search for the Khan Academy it is a very good source for students :)

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