51/2 times 5/3
51/2 × 5/3
=
85
2
Step-by-Step Solution
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1Multiply numerators51 × 5 = 255
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2Multiply denominators2 × 3 = 6
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3Write result255/6
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4Simplify255/6 = 85/2
How to Multiply Fractions
Multiplying fractions is straightforward — multiply the numerators together and the denominators together. No common denominator needed! Just simplify the result.