5/12 x 5/12 as a Fraction
To evaluate the expression 5/12 x 5/12, we need to multiply the two fractions together.
Multiplying Fractions
When multiplying fractions, we need to follow these steps:
- Multiply the numerators (numbers on top) together
- Multiply the denominators (numbers on the bottom) together
- Write the product as a new fraction
Step 1: Multiply the Numerators
The numerators of our fractions are 5 and 5. When we multiply them together, we get:
5 x 5 = 25
Step 2: Multiply the Denominators
The denominators of our fractions are 12 and 12. When we multiply them together, we get:
12 x 12 = 144
Step 3: Write the Product as a New Fraction
Now that we have the product of the numerators and denominators, we can write the result as a new fraction:
25/144
So, 5/12 x 5/12 as a fraction is equal to 25/144.
Simplifying the Fraction (Optional)
We can simplify the fraction 25/144 by dividing both the numerator and denominator by their greatest common divisor (GCD), which is 1 in this case. Therefore, the simplified fraction remains the same:
25/144
And that's the final answer!
