Multiply Fractions Practice

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Question 1
Multiply the fractions, 1/2 and 3/9. Give the answer in the simplest form.


Answer

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A. 1/3
B. 1/4
C. 1/5
D. 1/6
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Step by Step Solution 

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Step 1
Let's write down these fractions:
Multiply fractions, 1/2 with 3/9

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Step 2
Before we multiply, notice that the fraction, 3/9 can be simplified by dividing it's numerator and denominator with the common factor, 3.
fraction has common factor 3

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Step 3
First, we multiply the numerators (1 x 1). Next, multiply the denominators (2 x 3).
Multiply the fractions, (1 x 1)/(2 x 3)

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Step 4
Since there is no more common factor. We can continue with the multiplication.
The final fraction, 1/6

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Step 5
Here, we have the resulting fraction as 1/6. Clearly, the answer is D.


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