3/4 × 2/5. Simplify your answer. (3 marks)

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To multiply two fractions, you multiply the numerators together and the denominators together.

So, for \( \frac{3}{4} \times \frac{2}{5} \):

  1. Multiply the numerators: \( 3 \times 2 = 6 \)
  2. Multiply the denominators: \( 4 \times 5 = 20 \)

Now, put the result together:

\[ \frac{3}{4} \times \frac{2}{5} = \frac{6}{20} \]

Next, simplify \( \frac{6}{20} \) by finding the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 6 and 20, which is 2:

\[ \frac{6 \div 2}{20 \div 2} = \frac{3}{10} \]

Thus, the simplified answer is:

\[ \frac{3}{10} \]