Numerical Ability - Simplification & Approximation
Simplify: (5/8 × 16/15)
Simplify: (5/8 × 16/15)
easy Q12 of 15
Step-by-Step Solution
Step 1: Cancel common factors before multiplying
Cancel before multiplying: 16/8 = 2, so expression becomes (5 × 2) / 15.Step 2: Compute numerator and denominator
Compute numerator and denominator: 10/15.Step 3: Simplify the fraction
Simplify 10/15 = 2/3.Final Answer:
2/3 → Option A.Quick Check:
0.625 × 1.0667 ≈ 0.6667 ✅
Quick Trick: Always cancel common factors first to keep numbers small.
Common Mistakes:
- Multiplying fully first and forgetting to reduce early.
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