How do you simplify 122334?

1 Answer

To multiply fractions , you multiply denominators and numerators separately.

(12)(23)(34)

123234=624

which on simplifying gives answer;

624=14

Another option is to complete of the cancellation of common factors before you begin the multiplication process.

These fractions have common factors of 2 and 3

123234

After cancelling those 2's and 3's you are left with the following.

14

Now you no longer need to simplify the fraction. You have completed that simplification up front.