Multiply 4/5 by 3/4 and reduce to the lowest terms: ________.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
3/5
4/5 × 3/4 =3/5. To multiply two fractions, multiply numerator by numerator and denominator by denominator. Reduce 12/20 to 3/5 by calculating the lowest common denominator.
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