SOLUTION: what is the key to solving multiple fractional factors such as 12 105 x 14 30 x 15 14

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Question 237528: what is the key to solving multiple fractional factors such as
12
105 x
14
30 x
15
14
Answer by checkley77(12844) About Me  (Show Source):
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12/105*14/30*15/14 MULTIPLY THE NUMERATORS & THE DENOMINATORS.
(12*14*15)/(105*30*14) CANCEL OUT THE 14 FROM THE NUMERATOR & DENOMINATOR.
REDUCE 15/30=1/2
12/105*1/2 MULTIPLY THE NUMERATORS
12/210 REDUCE BY DIVIDING NUMERATOR & DENOMINATOR BY 6.
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