1/16 x 5: Calculating the Product
When we multiply a fraction by an integer, we need to follow the rules of fraction multiplication. In this case, we want to calculate the product of 1/16 and 5.
The Multiplication Process
To multiply 1/16 by 5, we can follow these steps:
- Multiply the numerator: Multiply the numerator (1) by 5, which gives us 5.
- Keep the denominator the same: The denominator (16) remains the same.
- Write the product as a fraction: Write the product as a fraction with the new numerator and the same denominator: 5/16.
The Result
The product of 1/16 and 5 is 5/16.
This calculation is useful in various mathematical and real-world applications, such as converting between units of measurement, scaling quantities, and solving problems involving proportions.
