what is (1/2)(3/2)? and what is (1 2/3)(3/8)

Mathematics · High School · Tue Nov 03 2020

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To get the answer of (1/2)(3/2), multiply the numerator by the numerator and multiple the denominator by the denominator.

Solution: (1/2)(3/2)
                   3/2x2
                    3/4 or 0.75

To get the answer of (1 2/3)(3/8);

Converting a mixed number 1 2/3 to a improper fraction: 
1 2/3 = 1 2/3 = 1x3+2/3 = 3 + 23 = 5/3
Multiple: 5/3 * 3/8 = 5x3/3x8 = 15/24 = 5x3/8x3 = 5/8
(1 2/3)(3/8) = 58 = 0.625