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Geeder83
Mar 23, 2012, 06:59 AM
How do I figure this out in simplest terms

joypulv
Mar 23, 2012, 07:02 AM
Is there a multiplier in there? Right now it's just 3 fractions in a row.

tickle
Mar 23, 2012, 08:36 AM
Here is a hint.

Fractions can be simplified when the numerator and denominator have a COMMON FACTOR in them. If both the numerator and denominator have common factors then we can cancel these out. For example in the fraction 8/12, 4 is a common f'actor of 8 and 12.