Question

Express your answer in lowest term: 5/12 X 8/15
a)40/180
b)8/36
c)2/9​

Answer 1

$\huge \boxed{(c). \: \frac{2}{9} }$

Step-by-step explanation:

$\frac{5}{12} \times \frac{8}{15} \\ \\ = > \frac{5 \times 8}{12 \times 15} \\ \\ = > \frac{40}{180} \\ \\ = > \frac{40 \div 10}{180 \div 10} \\ \\ = > \frac{4}{18} \\ \\ = > \frac{4 \div 2}{18 \div 2} \\ \\ = > \frac{2}{9}$

So, the answer is option (c) 2/9

hope it helps.

Answer 2

Step-by-step explanation:

5/12X8/15

5*8/12*15

40/180 Ans