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Multiply the following fractions and put them in the simplest form

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$\frac16 \cdot \frac14$

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Correct Answer

$\frac{1}{24}$

Explanation

  • Multiply the numerators.  Multiply the denominators
    • \(\frac16 \cdot \frac14 = \frac{1 \cdot 1}{6 \cdot 4}\)
  • Soince 1 and 24 have no common factors other than 1, the result is in simplest form
    • = \(\frac{1}{24}\)

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