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multiply the fractions and simplify the answer 2/5x5/7x1/2

Sagot :

2/5 x 5/7 x 1/2

you can cross cancel the 5 you make both of them 1.
so now u can multiply 2x1x1=2

then u multiply 1x7x2=14

so the answer is 2/14
now u need to simply that fraction to 1/7

let me know if u understand it
Nonportrit

Here is your answer:

  • [tex]\frac{2}{5} \times \frac{5}{7} = \frac{10}{35}[/tex]
  • [tex]\frac{10}{35} \times \frac{1}{2} = \frac{10}{70}[/tex]
  • [tex]\frac{10}{70} \div 10 = \frac{1}{7}[/tex]
  • [tex]= \frac{1}{7}[/tex]

Therefore your answer is "1/7."

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