Calculate 3/5*2/3
Add, subtract, multiply, or divide fractions and mixed numbers with step-by-step solutions.
3/5 × 2/3
Multiply the numerators together, and the denominators together:
= (3×2)/(5×3)
= 6/15
The GCD of 6 and 15 is 3. Divide both numerator and denominator by 3:
= (6÷3)/(15÷3)
= 2/5
= 2/5 (= 0.4 as a decimal)
How to calculate 3/5*2/3
To calculate 3/5*2/3, 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 3/5*2/3?
The answer is 2/5.
What method is used?
finding the LCD, rewriting fractions with that denominator, performing the operation on numerators, and simplifying the result.