Question

1. is the following equation true? explain.

\\(\frac{5}{6} \times \frac{8}{4} = \frac{5}{3}\\)

Explanation:

Step1: Multiply numerators and denominators

$\frac{5}{6} \times \frac{8}{4} = \frac{5 \times 8}{6 \times 4}$

Step2: Calculate product values

$\frac{40}{24}$

Step3: Simplify the fraction

$\frac{40 \div 8}{24 \div 8} = \frac{5}{3}$

Step4: Compare to right-hand side

$\frac{5}{3} = \frac{5}{3}$

Answer:

The equation is true, as simplifying the left-hand side gives the value on the right-hand side.