use properties of rational numbers to multiply the following. 7/12 x 253/5
Im so confused
multiply tops and bottoms, then simplify if possible
7/12 * 253/5
(7*253)/(12*5)
1771/60
since the top and bottom have no factors in common, it is not possible to simplify this fraction
thanks
To multiply rational numbers, you can follow these steps:
Step 1: Simplify the fractions (if necessary).
Since 7/12 and 253/5 are already in simplified form, we can move to the next step.
Step 2: Multiply the numerators (top numbers) together.
Multiply 7 by 253: 7 * 253 = 1771.
Step 3: Multiply the denominators (bottom numbers) together.
Multiply 12 by 5: 12 * 5 = 60.
Step 4: Write the product as a fraction.
The product of the numerators becomes the numerator of the resulting fraction, and the product of the denominators becomes the denominator of the resulting fraction. So, the result is 1771/60.
Step 5: Simplify the resulting fraction (if necessary).
To simplify this fraction further, you can find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of the numerator and the denominator (1771 and 60, respectively). Then divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD.
The GCD of 1771 and 60 is 1, and since 1 is the only common factor, the fraction 1771/60 is already in simplified form.
So, the product of 7/12 and 253/5 is 1771/60.