Fraction Multiplication: 1/10 x 2/10
What is Fraction Multiplication?
Before we dive into the problem at hand, let's quickly review what fraction multiplication is. Fraction multiplication is a mathematical operation that involves multiplying two or more fractions together. The result is a new fraction that represents the product of the original fractions.
The Problem: 1/10 x 2/10
Now, let's take a look at the problem: 1/10 x 2/10. To multiply these two fractions, we need to follow the rules of fraction multiplication.
Step 1: Multiply the Numerators
The first step in multiplying fractions is to multiply the numerators (the numbers on top). In this case, the numerators are 1 and 2, so we multiply them together:
1 x 2 = 2
Step 2: Multiply the Denominators
Next, we multiply the denominators (the numbers on the bottom). In this case, the denominators are 10 and 10, so we multiply them together:
10 x 10 = 100
Step 3: Write the Resulting Fraction
Now, we can write the resulting fraction by combining the product of the numerators and the product of the denominators:
2/100
Simplifying the Fraction (Optional)
If we want to simplify the resulting fraction, we can divide both the numerator and the denominator by their greatest common divisor (GCD). In this case, the GCD is 2, so we can simplify the fraction as follows:
1/50
And that's the result of multiplying 1/10 and 2/10!
