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$$ \frac{3}{8} \cdot \frac{2}{3} $$

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The product of the given fractions, $\frac{3}{8}$ and $\frac{2}{3}$, is $\frac{1}{4}$ after simplification.

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Step 1: Identify the numerators and denominators

In this problem, the fractions are $\frac{3}{8}$ and $\frac{2}{3}$. The numerators are 3 and 2, and the denominators are 8 and 3, respectively.

Step 2: Multiply the numerators

Next, multiply the numerators (3 and 2) together: \[3 \times 2 = 6\] So, the numerator of the product is 6.

Step 3: Multiply the denominators

Now, multiply the denominators (8 and 3) together: \[8 \times 3 = 24\] So, the denominator of the product is 24.

Step 4: Write the product of the fractions

The product of the fractions is the fraction formed by the new numerator and denominator found in steps 2 and 3: \[\frac{6}{24}\]

Step 5: Simplify the fraction (if possible)

In this case, both the numerator and denominator have a common factor, 6. Divide both the numerator and denominator by 6 to simplify the fraction: \[\frac{6 \div 6}{24 \div 6} = \frac{1}{4}\]

Step 6: Write the final answer

The simplified product of the given fractions is \[\frac{1}{4}\].

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$$ \frac{3}{8} \cdot \frac{2}{3} $$

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Step 1: Identify the numerators and denominators

Step 2: Multiply the numerators

Step 3: Multiply the denominators

Step 4: Write the product of the fractions

Step 5: Simplify the fraction (if possible)

Step 6: Write the final answer

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