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Multiply 10/5 with 5/8

1st number: 2 0/5, 2nd number: 5/8

This multiplication involving fractions can also be rephrased as "What is 10/5 of 5/8?"

10/5 × 5/8 is 5/4.

Steps for multiplying fractions

  1. Simply multiply the numerators and denominators separately:
  2. 10/5 × 5/8 = 10 × 5/5 × 8 = 50/40
  3. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 5/4
  4. In mixed form: 11/4

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