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Multiply 5/2 with 16/18

1st number: 2 1/2, 2nd number: 16/18

This multiplication involving fractions can also be rephrased as "What is 5/2 of 16/18?"

5/2 × 16/18 is 20/9.

Steps for multiplying fractions

  1. Simply multiply the numerators and denominators separately:
  2. 5/2 × 16/18 = 5 × 16/2 × 18 = 80/36
  3. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 20/9
  4. In mixed form: 22/9

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