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In an experiment, the probability that event AA occurs is 49\frac{4}{9} and the probability that event BB occurs is 89\frac{8}{9}. If AA and BB are independent events, what is the probability that AA and BB both occur?\newlineSimplify any fractions.

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Q. In an experiment, the probability that event AA occurs is 49\frac{4}{9} and the probability that event BB occurs is 89\frac{8}{9}. If AA and BB are independent events, what is the probability that AA and BB both occur?\newlineSimplify any fractions.
  1. Multiply probabilities of A and B: Since AA and BB are independent, multiply the probabilities of AA and BB to find the probability of both occurring: P(A and B)=P(A)×P(B)P(A \text{ and } B) = P(A) \times P(B).
  2. Calculate P(A and B)P(A \text{ and } B): Calculate P(A and B)=49×89P(A \text{ and } B) = \frac{4}{9} \times \frac{8}{9}. This equals 3281\frac{32}{81}.
  3. No need to simplify: There's no need to simplify 3281\frac{32}{81} since it's already in its simplest form.

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