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Multiply 2/5 with 5/8

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

2/5 × 5/8 is 1/4.

Steps for multiplying fractions

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

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