Perform the indicated operation. 5/17 ∙ 3/8
Mathematics · High School · Mon Jan 18 2021
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Given the equation:
5/17 . 3/8
Perform the operation.
Solution:
In order to perform the operation, we simply needed to multiply the two values. Before multiplying, we must simply understand first the concept of multiplying, dividing, or introducing signs. If similar signs are introduced, multiplied or divided to one another, the answer will become positive, hence if the signs are opposite to one another, then the answer will become negative. In our case we have two positive numbers, therefore the result will be positive.
= 5/17 . 3/8
= 15/136
Final answer:
= 15/136