desperately seeking help. work must be shown. answer must be in simplest form. Thanks

Question

1 1
_ X _
2 2

Answer 1

let me retype the question. Sorry for the scribble. 1/2 X 1/2 answer in simplest form. must show work. thanks

Answer 2

1/4 (no work to be shown). You just multiply straight across and then reduce, if possible. It wasn't in this case.