Question

I need help with multiplying fractions ​

Answer 1

`(4)/(5)`

Explanation:

Key skills needed --> Division of fractions, Multiplication of fractions

1) 2/4 over 5/8 is the same thing as division --->
`(2)/(4)` ÷
`(5)/(8)` =
`(2)/(4)` ×
`(8)/(5)` =
`(16)/(20)` =
`(4)/(5)`

2) Dividing by a fraction is the same thing as multiplying by its reciprocal.

Basically if you are dividing by
`(3)/(4)`, you are multiplying by
`(4)/(3)`. A reciprocal is when the fraction's numerator becomes the denominator, and the fraction's denominator becomes the numerator.
`(1)/(2)` --> reciprocal is
`(2)/(1)` (or 2)

Hope you understood and have a nice day!! :D