1/2 times 5/3

1/2 × 5/3
=
5 6
Decimal: 0.833333
Percentage: 83.33%

Step-by-Step Solution

  1. 1
    Multiply numerators
    1 × 5 = 5
  2. 2
    Multiply denominators
    2 × 3 = 6
  3. 3
    Write result
    5/6
  4. 4
    Simplify
    5/6 = 5/6

How to Multiply Fractions

Multiplying fractions is straightforward — multiply the numerators together and the denominators together. No common denominator needed! Just simplify the result.

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