SOLUTION: What is 3/8 times 8/9 which it equals 24/72 but i can't figure out how to break down that answer to make it a aller.

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Question 902072: What is 3/8 times 8/9 which it equals 24/72 but i can't figure out how to break down that answer to make it a aller.
Answer by josgarithmetic(39617) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
You also should simplify the product.

%283%2F8%29%288%2F9%29

%283%2A8%29%2F%288%2A9%29=24%2F72-----see note below.

%283%2A8%29%2F%288%2A3%2A3%29

%28cross%283%2A8%29%29%2F%28cross%288%2A3%29%2A3%29


highlight%281%2F3%29-----Simplified, reduced.



NOTE:
A fraction as a factor has two parts.
The numerator is a FACTOR and any denominators are DIVISORS.
A step of instruction should have been delivered for which you learned these things in sequence so as to not be confused (or to be as little confused as possible).