Multiply 1/2 with 5/10
This multiplication involving fractions can also be rephrased as "What is 1/2 of 5/10?"
12 × 510 is 14.
Steps for multiplying fractions
- Simply multiply the numerators and denominators separately:
- 12 × 510 = 1 × 52 × 10 = 520
- After reducing the fraction, the answer is 14
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