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Multiply 5/2 with 8/4

1^st number: 2 1/2, 2^nd number: 2 0/4

This multiplication involving fractions can also be rephrased as "What is 5/2 of 2 0/4?"

5/2 × 8/4 is 5/1.

Steps for multiplying fractions

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

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