Question

What’s 5 x 1/8? please explain how to do this problem too :)

Answer 1

5/8 or 0.625

Explanation:

multiply the numerator so that equals 5

multiply the denominator so that equals 8

the fraction answer is 5/8

the decimal answer is 0.625; this is because when you divide 5 and 8, you get 0.625

if you need more explanation, 5/1 times 1/8

just multiply across the top and bottom to get your answer

Answer 2

`(5)/(8)`

Explanation:

1. 
   `(5)/(1)` ×
   `(1)/(8) = (5)/(8)`

I hope this helps!