SOLUTION: show me how to solve what is 15% of 8/9?

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Question 990222: show me how to solve what is 15% of 8/9?
Found 2 solutions by stanbon, Boreal:
Answer by stanbon(75887) About Me  (Show Source):
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show me how to solve what is 15% of 8/9?
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Ans: (15/100)(8/9) = (5/100)(8/3) = (1/20)(8/3) = (1/5)(2/3) = 2/15
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Cheers,
Stan H.
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Answer by Boreal(15235) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
One way is remember that 15%=15/100 or 3/20
3/20 * (8/9)=24/180
That is 2/15, dividing numerator and denominator by 12.