How do you evaluate \frac { 2} { 24} \times \frac { 15} { 26}?

1 Answer
Nov 13, 2017

2/24xx15/26=color(blue)(5/104

Explanation:

Given:

2/24xx15/26

Simplify 2/24 to 1/12.

1/12xx15/26

When multiplying fractions, multiply their numerators and denominators.

(1xx15)/(12xx26)

Simplify.

15/312

Reduce by dividing the numerator and denominator by 3.

(15-:3)/(312-:3)

Simplify.

5/104