Can't seem to solve this

Just can't seem to solve it.

I flip the second fraction so it becomes 2/11 X 10/3 but it then starts to get silly where it ends up being 6/33 X 110/33 which together is 660/1089 and this is where I get stuck.

This is mean't to be Key Stage 3 stuff yet I'm struggling with this, feel pathetic about this considering I'm a mid 20 year old.

Reply 1

Notnek

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Original post by anon6789

Just can't seem to solve it.

I flip the second fraction so it becomes 2/11 X 10/3 but it then starts to get silly where it ends up being 6/33 X 110/33 which together is 660/1089 and this is where I get stuck.

This is mean't to be Key Stage 3 stuff yet I'm struggling with this, feel pathetic about this considering I'm a mid 20 year old.

When multiplying fractions you multiply the numerators together and multiply the denominators together. You seem to be confusing this with adding/subtracting fractions, where you have to make a common denominator.

Are you retaking GCSE maths?

Reply 2

JustVladon

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(2 / 11) / (3 / 10) = (2 / 11) * (10 / 3) = (2 * 10) / (11 * 3) = final answer

(edited 6 years ago)

Reply 3

TheMoreILearn...

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You’re along the right lines but when you multiply you get 20 / 33

Remember that all you do is multiply the numerators together and the denominators together

Hth

Reply 4

Notnek

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Original post by JustVladon

(2 / 11) / (3 / 10) = (2 / 11) * (10 / 3) = (2 * 10) / (11 * 3) = 20 / 33

lol.

Hi, full solutions are against the guidelines of the maths forum. Please offer hints instead.

Reply 5

anon6789

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Original post by Notnek

When multiplying fractions you multiply the numerators together and multiply the denominators together. You seem to be confusing this with adding/subtracting fractions, where you have to make a common denominator.

Are you retaking GCSE maths?

Ah I see now that makes more sense.

I'm in higher tier maths but I'm going back to the basics as I screwed up some more advanced maths, good thing I did otherwise I'd be screwed for June

Reply 6

Notnek

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Original post by anon6789

I'm in higher tier maths but I'm going back to the basics as I screwed up some more advanced maths, good thing I did otherwise I'd be screwed for June

That sounds like a good idea. If you ever have questions please continue to create threads in the maths forum. It's best to make sure you fully understand every topic.

Reply 7

anon6789

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Original post by Notnek

That sounds like a good idea. If you ever have questions please continue to create threads in the maths forum. It's best to make sure you fully understand every topic.