Calculate 2/5*3/7
Add, subtract, multiply, or divide fractions and mixed numbers with step-by-step solutions.
2/5 × 3/7
Multiply the numerators together, and the denominators together:
= (2×3)/(5×7)
= 6/35
= 6/35 (= 0.171429 as a decimal)
How to calculate 2/5*3/7
To calculate 2/5*3/7, find the least common denominator (LCD), rewrite each fraction with that denominator, perform the operation on the numerators, and simplify the result to lowest terms.
This is a fraction arithmetic problem — we perform operations on fractions by finding common denominators for addition/subtraction, or multiplying straight across for multiplication/division.
Frequently asked questions
What is the answer to 2/5*3/7?
The answer is 6/35.
What method is used?
finding the LCD, rewriting fractions with that denominator, performing the operation on numerators, and simplifying the result.