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Multiply 5/2 with 4/8

1st number: 2 1/2, 2nd number: 4/8

This multiplication involving fractions can also be rephrased as "What is 5/2 of 4/8?"

5/2 × 4/8 is 5/4.

Steps for multiplying fractions

  1. Simply multiply the numerators and denominators separately:
  2. 5/2 × 4/8 = 5 × 4/2 × 8 = 20/16
  3. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 5/4
  4. In mixed form: 11/4

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