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Notice that the <math>9 \times 11</math> in the denominator of the first fraction cancels with the same term in the second fraction, and the <math>7</math>s in the numerator and denominator of the second fraction cancel. Then the expression is equal to <math>\frac{3 \times 5}{3 \times 5} = \boxed{\text{(A)} 1}</math>. | Notice that the <math>9 \times 11</math> in the denominator of the first fraction cancels with the same term in the second fraction, and the <math>7</math>s in the numerator and denominator of the second fraction cancel. Then the expression is equal to <math>\frac{3 \times 5}{3 \times 5} = \boxed{\text{(A)} 1}</math>. | ||
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Problem
Solution 1
By the associative property, we can rearrange the numbers in the numerator and the denominator.
Solution 2
Notice that the in the denominator of the first fraction cancels with the same term in the second fraction, and the s in the numerator and denominator of the second fraction cancel. Then the expression is equal to .
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