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Multiply 5/2 with 2/8

1^st number: 2 1/2, 2^nd number: 2/8

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

5/2 × 2/8 is 5/8.

Steps for multiplying fractions

1. Simply multiply the numerators and denominators separately:
2. 5/2 × 2/8 = 5 × 2/2 × 8 = 10/16
3. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 5/8

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