Multiply 1/2 with 2/5
This multiplication involving fractions can also be rephrased as "What is 1/2 of 2/5?"
12 × 25 is 15.
Steps for multiplying fractions
- Simply multiply the numerators and denominators separately:
- 12 × 25 = 1 × 22 × 5 = 210
- After reducing the fraction, the answer is 15
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