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Multiply the two fractions (1/2) (2/5). Simplify your answer.

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Answer:


(1)/(5)

Explanation:


(1)/(2)*(2)/(5)

We multiply the numerator by the other numerator and the denominator with the other denominator


(1*2)/(2*5)


(2)/(10)

Now we can simplify this


(1)/(5)

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1/5

Explanation:

To multiply the fractions (1/2) and (2/5), you can simply multiply the numerators (top numbers) and the denominators (bottom numbers) of the fractions separately.

Here are the steps:

1. Multiply the numerators: 1 x 2 = 2

2. Multiply the denominators: 2 x 5 = 10

So, the product of the two fractions is 2/10.

To simplify this fraction, you need to find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of the numerator and denominator. In this case, both 2 and 10 are divisible by 2.

Here are the steps to simplify the fraction:

1. Divide both the numerator and denominator by the GCD (which is 2 in this case).

2/10 ÷ 2/2 = 1/5

Therefore, the simplified answer to the multiplication of (1/2) and (2/5) is 1/5.

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