[tex] \frac{3}{8} [/tex] × [tex] \frac{2}{5} [/tex]
First, apply this rule: [tex] \frac{a}{b} [/tex] × [tex] \frac{c}{d} [/tex] = [tex] \frac{ac}{bd} [/tex] / Your problem should look like: [tex] \frac{3x2}{8x5} [/tex]
Second, simplify 3 × 2 to 6. / Your problem should look like: [tex] \frac{6}{8x5} [/tex]
Third, simplify 8 × 5 to 40. / Your problem should look like: [tex] \frac{6}{40} [/tex]
Fourth, simplify. / Your problem should look like: [tex] \frac{3}{20} [/tex]
Answer as fraction: [tex] \frac{3}{20} [/tex]
Answer as decimal: 0.15
