5/12 x 2

Question

write the answer in the simplest form

Answer 1

To simplify 5/12 x 2, you can first simplify the multiplication.

5/12 x 2 = (5 x 2) / 12 = 10/12

To simplify this fraction further, you can divide both the numerator and denominator by their greatest common divisor, which is 2.

10/12 = (10 ÷ 2) / (12 ÷ 2) = 5/6

So, the simplest form of 5/12 x 2 is 5/6.