How do you solve
5/8*3 4/5
It should read five over eight multiplied by three and four fifths
5/8*3 4/5
First, change the mixed fraction to an improper fraction. Then multiply the numerators together and the denominators together.
(5/8) * (19/5) = 95/40 = 2 15/40 = 2 3/8
To solve the expression 5/8 multiplied by 3 and 4/5, you need to follow a specific order of operations called PEMDAS: Parentheses, Exponents, Multiplication and Division (from left to right), and Addition and Subtraction (from left to right).
However, there are no parentheses, exponents, or addition/subtraction in this expression, so we will only focus on the multiplication and division part.
To multiply fractions, you can multiply the numerators (top numbers) together and the denominators (bottom numbers) together. The resulting fraction will be your answer.
Let's break down the steps to solve the expression:
1. Multiply the numerators: 5 * 3 = 15
2. Multiply the denominators: 8 * 5 = 40
Therefore, 5/8 * 3 and 4/5 simplifies to 15/40.
However, it is important to note that fractions can be simplified further by dividing both the numerator and the denominator by their greatest common divisor. In this case, the greatest common divisor of 15 and 40 is 5.
Dividing both the numerator and denominator by 5:
15/5 ÷ 40/5 = 3/8
So, the final answer is 3/8.