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What is the result of (1/8)×2 expressed as a fraction in its simplest form?

A) 1/4
B) 2/8​
C) 2/16​
D) 1/16​

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Final answer:

The result of (1/8)×2 expressed as a fraction in its simplest form is 1/4.

Step-by-step explanation:

To find the result of (1/8)×2 expressed as a fraction in its simplest form, we multiply the numerators and multiply the denominators. So, (1/8)×2 = (1×2)/(8×1) = 2/8.

However, we can simplify 2/8 by dividing both the numerator and denominator by their greatest common factor, which is 2. So, 2/8 simplifies to 1/4.

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