Solve Fraction Multiplication: 2/3 × 3/4 Step-by-Step

Question

23×34= \frac{2}{3}\times\frac{3}{4}=

Video Solution

Solution Steps

00:00 Solve
00:03 Make sure to multiply numerator by numerator and denominator by denominator
00:07 Reduce what's possible
00:14 Reduce the fraction as much as possible
00:18 Make sure to divide both numerator and denominator
00:25 And this is the solution to the question

Step-by-Step Solution

To solve this problem, follow these steps:

  • Step 1: Multiply the numerators of the fractions. The numerators are 2 2 and 3 3 .
  • Step 2: Multiply the denominators of the fractions. The denominators are 3 3 and 4 4 .
  • Step 3: Simplify the resulting fraction if necessary.

Now, let us perform the multiplication:

Step 1: Multiply the numerators:

2×3=6 2 \times 3 = 6

Step 2: Multiply the denominators:

3×4=12 3 \times 4 = 12

So, the product of the fractions is:

612 \frac{6}{12}

Step 3: Simplify the fraction. To simplify, find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 6 and 12, which is 6. Divide both numerator and denominator by 6:

6÷612÷6=12 \frac{6 \div 6}{12 \div 6} = \frac{1}{2}

Therefore, the simplified product of the fractions 23×34 \frac{2}{3} \times \frac{3}{4} is 12 \frac{1}{2} .

This matches choice 4, which is 12 \frac{1}{2} .

Answer

12 \frac{1}{2}