Math Problem Statement

Simplify.

StartRoot two ninths EndRoot times StartRoot one third EndRoot

Solution

To simplify the expression 29×13\sqrt{\frac{2}{9}} \times \sqrt{\frac{1}{3}}, we can follow these steps:

Step 1: Multiply the square roots

We can combine the square roots under one single square root: 29×13=29×13=2×19×3=227.\sqrt{\frac{2}{9}} \times \sqrt{\frac{1}{3}} = \sqrt{\frac{2}{9} \times \frac{1}{3}} = \sqrt{\frac{2 \times 1}{9 \times 3}} = \sqrt{\frac{2}{27}}.

Step 2: Simplify the square root

Now, we simplify the square root of the fraction: 227=227.\sqrt{\frac{2}{27}} = \frac{\sqrt{2}}{\sqrt{27}}. Since 27=9×3=33\sqrt{27} = \sqrt{9 \times 3} = 3\sqrt{3}, the expression becomes: 233.\frac{\sqrt{2}}{3\sqrt{3}}.

Step 3: Rationalize the denominator

To rationalize the denominator (get rid of the square root in the denominator), multiply both the numerator and denominator by 3\sqrt{3}: 233×33=2×33×3=69.\frac{\sqrt{2}}{3\sqrt{3}} \times \frac{\sqrt{3}}{\sqrt{3}} = \frac{\sqrt{2} \times \sqrt{3}}{3 \times 3} = \frac{\sqrt{6}}{9}.

Final Answer:

69.\frac{\sqrt{6}}{9}.

Would you like any further details or explanations on this? Here's a tip for simplifying square roots and fractions:

Tip: When simplifying products of square roots, first combine them under a single square root, then simplify the fraction if possible.

Here are some follow-up questions for further exploration:

  1. How do you simplify a square root of a product like a×b\sqrt{a \times b}?
  2. Can you explain why we rationalize denominators when simplifying square roots?
  3. What are the steps for simplifying ab\sqrt{\frac{a}{b}} if the numbers are large?
  4. How does simplifying square roots help in solving equations involving square roots?
  5. What other methods exist for simplifying expressions involving fractions and square roots?

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Square Roots
Fractions
Rationalizing Denominators

Formulas

\sqrt{a} \times \sqrt{b} = \sqrt{a \times b}
\sqrt{a/b} = \frac{\sqrt{a}}{\sqrt{b}}
Rationalizing the denominator

Theorems

Product Property of Square Roots
Rationalizing Denominators

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 6-8