Perform the indicated operation involving rational numbers. $\frac { 3 } { 4 } \cdot \frac { 44 } { 39 }$
A) 13
B) 11
C) $\frac { 11 } { 13 }$
D) $\frac { 13 } { 11 }$

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To multiply two fractions, we simply multiply their numerators and denominators. Therefore,

$$\frac { 3 } { 4 } \cdot \frac { 44 } { 39 }=\frac { 3\cdot44 } { 4\cdot39 }=\frac { 132 } { 156 }=\frac { 11 } { 13 }$$

Option C is the only choice that matches this result.

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Perform the Indicated Operation Involving Rational Numbers $\frac { 3 } { 4 } \cdot \frac { 44 } { 39 }$