Question

Evaluate
6. a. 5/6x3/2 b. 8x2/9 c. 1/2x7/8

Answer 1

When multiplying fractions, always multiply the numerators together and likewise for the denominators.

Question A

5/6 × 3/2

= (5 × 3)/( 6 × 2)

= 8/12

= 2/3

Question B

8 × 2/9

= (8 × 2)/9

= 16/9

Question C

1/2 × 7/8

= (1 × 7)/(2 × 8)

= 7/16