SOLUTION: Dan says that if we have 3/4 x 2/5 we could just do 3/5 x 2/4 = 3/5 x 1/2 = 3/10. Is she correct? Explain why.

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Question 503653: Dan says that if we have 3/4 x 2/5 we could just do 3/5 x 2/4 = 3/5 x 1/2 = 3/10. Is she correct? Explain why.
Answer by richard1234(7193) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
It is correct, because 2/4 = 1/2.