4x 5/14 in simplest form

Answer 1

To simplify the expression \(4 \times \frac{5}{14}\), follow these steps:

1. Multiply the whole number by the numerator of the fraction: \[ 4 \times 5 = 20 \]

2. Place this result over the denominator: \[ \frac{20}{14} \]

3. Now, simplify the fraction. Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 20 and 14, which is 2.

4. Divide both the numerator and the denominator by their GCD: \[ \frac{20 \div 2}{14 \div 2} = \frac{10}{7} \]

Thus, \(4 \times \frac{5}{14}\) in simplest form is \(\frac{10}{7}\).