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What Fraction Is 2/3 Of 3/5?

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In math, the word "of" translates to multiplication, and the word "is" translates to an equal sign.  So the equation would read: 

              ?  = 2/3  x  3/5  (They give you a hint; it is a fraction)

  You can cross cancel the 3's and arrive at 2/5    OR 

Multiply the numerators, then multiply the denominators to get 6/15, then reduce (divide the numerator and the denominator each by 3) and get 2/5

Logically, if you only want 2/3 of something, you will end up with LESS than what you started with- so your answer ought to be less than 3/5 

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What Fraction Is 2/3 Of 3/5?    Someone answered 12/5.  Can someone please explain so I can explain to my daughter?  Thanks.

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