how do i multiply a fraction
1/2 × 2/5
Step 1. Multiply the top numbers:
1/2 × 2/5 = 1 × 2 = 2
Step 2. Multiply the bottom numbers:
1/2 × 2/5 = 1 × 2/2 × 5 = 2/10
Step 3. Simplify the fraction:
2/10 = 1/5