Question

Multiple 5/12 times 2. Write the answer in simplest form.

Answer 1

To multiply \( \frac{5}{12} \) by \( 2 \), you can express \( 2 \) as a fraction:

\[
2 = \frac{2}{1}
\]

Now, multiply the two fractions:

\[
\frac{5}{12} \times \frac{2}{1} = \frac{5 \times 2}{12 \times 1} = \frac{10}{12}
\]

Next, simplify \( \frac{10}{12} \). Both the numerator and the denominator can be divided by their greatest common divisor, which is \( 2 \):

\[
\frac{10 \div 2}{12 \div 2} = \frac{5}{6}
\]

So, the answer in simplest form is:

\[
\frac{5}{6}
\]