Multiply 5/12 times 2. Write the answer in simplest from

Answer 1

To multiply 5/12 by 2, you multiply the numerator by 2:

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

The answer can be simplified by dividing both the numerator and denominator by their greatest common divisor, which is 2:

10/12 ÷ 2/2 = 5/6

Therefore, the answer is 5/6.