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Working with Fractions
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Question

What is Brahmagupta's formula for the multiplication of two fractions, ab\frac{a}{b} and cd\frac{c}{d}?

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Answer

The formula for the multiplication of two fractions is the product of the numerators divided by the product of the denominators. ab×cd=a×cb×d\frac{a}{b} \times \frac{c}{d} = \frac{a \times c}{b \times d} This general form was first stated by Brahmagupta in 628 CE.

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