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Multiply fractions. $$\frac{3}{8} \cdot \frac{4}{5}$$

   Multiply fractions.
$$\frac{3}{8} \cdot \frac{4}{5}$$

Prealgebra and Introductory Algebra

Prealgebra and Introductory Algebra

Richard N. Aufmann,… 3rd Edition

Chapter 2, Problem 8

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Key Concepts

Multiplication of Fractions

To multiply fractions, you multiply their numerators together to obtain the new numerator and their denominators together to obtain the new denominator, directly applying the multiplication property of rational numbers.

Simplification

After multiplying fractions, the resulting fraction should be simplified by dividing the numerator and the denominator by their greatest common divisor, ensuring the fraction is expressed in its simplest possible form.

Fractions

Fractions represent parts of a whole, consisting of a numerator that specifies the number of parts considered and a denominator that denotes the total number of equal parts into which the whole is divided.

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