1. \( \frac{6}{8} \times \frac{3}{12}= \)

To simplify the multiplication of fractions, you can multiply the numerators together and the denominators together. Here, \( \frac{6}{8} \times \frac{3}{12} = \frac{6 \times 3}{8 \times 12} = \frac{18}{96} \). Now, simplify \( \frac{18}{96} \) by finding the greatest common divisor, which is 18. Dividing both the numerator and denominator by 18, you get \( \frac{1}{5.33} \), which simplifies further to \( \frac{3}{16} \). Remember, simplifying fractions can make calculations easier! Instead of multiplying first, try simplifying fractions individually. For example, \( \frac{6}{8} \) can be reduced to \( \frac{3}{4} \) and \( \frac{3}{12} \) can be simplified to \( \frac{1}{4} \). Then, when you multiply those, you get \( \frac{3}{4} \times \frac{1}{4} = \frac{3}{16} \) right from the start!