20/3 multiplied by 13/3 in Fraction Form

The result of 20/3 multiplied by 13/3 is: 28 8/9

Step-by-Step Solution

Step 1: Understand the Problem

We need to multiply the fractions \(\frac203\) and \(\frac133\).

Step 2: Multiply the Numerators

Multiply the numerators: 20 × 13 = 260

Step 3: Multiply the Denominators

Multiply the denominators: 3 × 3 = 9

Step 4: Convert to Mixed Number

The fraction \(\frac2609\) can be written as the mixed number \(28\frac89\).

Final Answer

The result of 20/3 multiplied by 13/3 is:

\[ \frac{20}{3} \times \frac{13}{3} = 28\frac89 \]

Understanding Fraction Multiplication

How to Multiply Fractions

To multiply fractions, you multiply the numerators together and the denominators together:

\( \frac{a}{b} \times \frac{c}{d} = \frac{a \times c}{b \times d} \)

After multiplying, it's always good practice to simplify the fraction to its lowest form.

Why Simplify Fractions?

Simplifying fractions makes them easier to work with and understand. A fraction is in its simplest form when the numerator and denominator have no common factors other than 1.

To simplify a fraction, divide both the numerator and denominator by their greatest common divisor (GCD).

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