What is the simplified product of the fractions (48/72) * (15/20)?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: C. 1/2
- Step 1: Reduce 48/72 by dividing numerator and denominator by 24: 48/72 = 2/3. Step 2. Reduce 15/20 by dividing by 5: 15/20 = 3/4. Step 3. Multiply: (2/3) (3/4) = 6/12 = 1/2. Answer: 1/2, reducing 48/72 to 2/3 and 15/20 to 3/4 before multiplying. Why not the others:* 3/4 forgets the factor of 2/3.
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