What is 2/3 • 1/2? Remember to simplify to lowest terms.
I know the answer is 1/3. I need help with explaining how i got my answer.
Sorry about interrupting but
2/3 • 1/2
= (2*1) / (3 * 2) = 2/2 * 1/3 = 1 * 1/3
or divide top and bottom by 2
= 1 / 3
Well, the question is, how DID you get your answer. That's what Ms. Sue means. Did you write out your expression using a way of multiplication? Did you use subtraction? Or did you use a calculator because you were stuck? Just be honest.
First, find a common multiple of 2 and 3
What is the smallest one?
#1. If 3 x 2 = 6, what is 2 x 2?
#2. If 2 x 3 = 6, what is 1 x 3?
Okay, so:
2/3 = 4/6
1/2 = 3/6.
What is 3 x 4?
What is 6 x 6?
Correct. 4/6 x 3/6 = 12/36. This is a very large fraction, so we must simplify it.
Can both 12 and 36 be divided by 2?
Yes, you are correct.
But, can 6/9 be simplified once more?
Can it be simplified twice more?
Wait hold up. I did this wrong.
Can both 12 and 36 be divided by 12 evenly?