SOLUTION: original problem 12/5*8/3 i know to convert it to 12/5*3/8 and than it = 36/40 how do i simplify ?

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Question 779519: original problem 12/5*8/3
i know to convert it to 12/5*3/8
and than it = 36/40
how do i simplify ?



Answer by Alan3354(69443)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
12/5*8/3
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The * means multiply, you divided.
(12/5)*(8/3)
= 96/15
= 32/5

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