Question

multiplying fractions
multiply.
$\frac{3}{5}\times\frac{5}{7}=$?
choose 1 answer:
a $\frac{2}{3}$
b $\frac{8}{35}$
c $\frac{3}{7}$
d $\frac{15}{7}$

Explanation:

Step1: Multiply numerators

$3\times5 = 15$

Step2: Multiply denominators

$5\times7=35$

Step3: Form the new - fraction

The product is $\frac{15}{35}$, and simplify it by dividing both numerator and denominator by 5, we get $\frac{3}{7}$.

Answer:

C. $\frac{3}{7}$