Asked by Michael Hawthorne on Apr 29, 2024
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Multiply the fractions (103) (−310) \left( \frac { 10 } { 3 } \right) \left( - \frac { 3 } { 10 } \right) (310) (−103) and write the result in simplest form.
A) 30
B) -30
C) 0
D) -1
E) 1
Multiplying Fractions
The mathematical process of finding the product of two fractions by multiplying their numerators and denominators separately.
Simplest Form
A term used to describe a fraction when both the numerator and denominator are reduced to their smallest possible integers while still maintaining the same value.
- Execute addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division operations on fractions and refine the results.
Verified Answer
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James SweeneyMay 03, 2024
Final Answer :
D
Explanation :
When you multiply the fractions (103)(−310)\left( \frac { 10 } { 3 } \right) \left( - \frac { 3 } { 10 } \right)(310)(−103) , the 10 in the numerator of the first fraction cancels out with the 10 in the denominator of the second fraction, and the 3 in the denominator of the first fraction cancels out with the 3 in the numerator of the second fraction, leaving you with (−1)(-1)(−1) , which is in its simplest form.
Learning Objectives
- Execute addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division operations on fractions and refine the results.