Question

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multiplying fractions mon 12/8
solve each problem. reduce answers if possible. color the christmas tree ornaments with the correct answer with the color indicated on the right - hand side, and the extra decoration should remain white.
\\(\frac{1}{4}\times\frac{1}{8}=\\)
\\(\frac{5}{12}\times\frac{9}{10}=\\)
green
red
\\(\frac{2}{3}\times\frac{4}{5}=\\)
\\(\frac{3}{10}\times\frac{5}{7}=\\)
pink
green
\\(\frac{1}{9}\times\frac{3}{5}=\\)
\\(\frac{10}{11}\times\frac{4}{15}=\\)
red
yellow
\\(\frac{4}{7}\times\frac{1}{4}=\\)
\\(\frac{2}{7}\times\frac{2}{3}=\\)
purple
blue
\\(\frac{4}{5}\times\frac{3}{10}=\\)
\\(\frac{8}{9}\times\frac{3}{16}=\\)
purple
yellow
\\(\frac{6}{7}\times\frac{3}{8}=\\)
\\(\frac{7}{10}\times\frac{5}{14}=\\)
blue
orange

Explanation:

Step1: Multiply numerators and denominators

For $\frac{1}{4} \times \frac{1}{8}$, multiply numerators $1\times1 = 1$ and denominators $4\times8 = 32$. So $\frac{1\times1}{4\times8}=\frac{1}{32}$.

Step2: Simplify (if possible)

$\frac{1}{32}$ is already in simplest form.

Answer:

$\frac{1}{32}$

(To solve other problems, follow the same steps: multiply numerators, multiply denominators, then simplify. For example, for $\frac{5}{12} \times \frac{9}{10}$: numerators $5\times9 = 45$, denominators $12\times10 = 120$, simplify $\frac{45}{120}=\frac{3}{8}$ (divide numerator and denominator by 15).)