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To solve this problem, we'll follow these steps:
Now, let's work through each step:
Step 1: Multiply the numerators:
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Step 2: Multiply the denominators:
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Step 3: Write the resulting fraction:
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Step 4: Look at the multiple-choice list provided. Our answer, , matches choice 1.
The resulting fraction is already in its simplest form. Therefore, the solution to the problem is .
\( \frac{1}{3}+\frac{1}{4}= \)
The × symbol means multiplication! When you see , you're finding what portion of a portion you have, which requires multiplication.
Yes! Multiplication is commutative, so you can multiply in any order. You could do first, then multiply by .
Check if the numerator and denominator share any common factors. Since 3 and 16 only share the factor 1, is already simplified!
Take it one step at a time! First multiply just two fractions, then multiply that result by the third fraction. Breaking it down makes it much easier.
When you multiply fractions, you're finding a part of a part! Each multiplication makes the result smaller, so being smaller than makes perfect sense.
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