Because 3*6= 18 and 18/2 equals 9. So therefore they are NOT equal.
We want to know how many 1/8's are in 3/4, so we divide.

Flip the 2nd fraction and multiply:

Multiply the numerators and denominators together:

Divide:
<span>96-ounce container of orange juice cost $4.80
</span><span>128-ounce ................................................?
4.80 x 128 / 96 = $6.40
answer
</span>$6.40 - <span>128-ounce container</span>