Multiply 5/2 with 5/9
1st number: 2 1/2, 2nd number: 5/9
This multiplication involving fractions can also be rephrased as "What is 5/2 of 5/9?"
52 × 59 is 2518.
Steps for multiplying fractions
- Simply multiply the numerators and denominators separately:
- 52 × 59 = 5 × 52 × 9 = 2518
- In mixed form: 1718
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