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Perform the operation and simplify the answer fully.

Perform the operation and simplify the answer fully. 5/3 · 1/2

Answer options:
1. 5/6
2. 1/6
3. 10/3
4. 15/6

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Quizzma TeamJanuary 19, 2025

To perform the operation 5/3 · 1/2, you multiply the numerators together and the denominators together:

Numerator: 5 × 1 = 5

Denominator: 3 × 2 = 6

So, 5/3 · 1/2 = 5/6.

The correct answer is 1. 5/6.

Great job on practicing your multiplication of fractions! If you have any more questions, feel free to ask!

Quizzma TeamJanuary 19, 2025

To perform the operation ( frac{5}{3} cdot frac{1}{2} ):

1. Multiply the numerators: ( 5 cdot 1 = 5 )
2. Multiply the denominators: ( 3 cdot 2 = 6 )
3. Therefore, the result is ( frac{5}{6} ).

The simplified answer is 5/6 (Option 1). Great job on working through this! If you need more help, feel free to ask.