Question

Multiply the fractions. Write your answers in simplest form. 1/2 x 2/5

Answer 1

`(1)/(5)`

`(1)/(2)` ×
`(2)/(5)`

=
`(1(2))/(2(5))` =
`(2)/(10)` =
`(1)/(5)` in simplest form ( cancelling 2 and 10 by 2 )

Answer 2

First make it that both denominators are the same.

`((1)/(2) * 5) + ( (2)/(5) * 2) = (5)/(10) + (4)/(10)`
Then add both numerators

`(5)/(10) + (4)/(10) = (9)/(10)`
Your final answer should be

`(9)/(10)`