Question

how to do cancellation method
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Answer 1

Step-by-step explanation:

We can save work when multiplying fractions if we cancel first. Canceling is a way to simplify fractions before we multiply. Find one numerator and one denominator that are divisible by the same number. You must always cancel diagonally, never horizontally.

Answer 2

Method of cancellation:

• Cancellation in the first step can save work while the multiplication of fractions.
• It simplifies the fraction.
• It is helpful if one numerator and one denominator are found that can be divided by the same number. You need to cancel diagonally instead of doing it horizontally.

Example: • 14/35 can be simplified to 2/5 by dividing both top and bottom by7 (“cancel by 7”).