Simplifying the Fraction: 1/4 x 5/2
When we multiply two fractions together, we need to follow the rules of fraction multiplication. In this case, we want to multiply 1/4 by 5/2. Let's break it down step by step.
Multiplying the Numerators
To multiply two fractions, we multiply the numerators (the numbers on top) together. In this case, we have:
1 (numerator of 1/4) × 5 (numerator of 5/2) = 5
Multiplying the Denominators
Next, we multiply the denominators (the numbers on the bottom) together:
4 (denominator of 1/4) × 2 (denominator of 5/2) = 8
Writing the Result as a Fraction
Now, we can write the result as a fraction:
5/8
So, 1/4 × 5/2 simplified as a fraction is 5/8.
