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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) 5/3
3) 1/6
4) 1/3

2 Answers

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Quizzma TeamJanuary 19, 2025

To multiply the fractions ( frac{5}{3} ) and ( frac{1}{2} ), you multiply the numerators together and the denominators together:

[

frac{5}{3} cdot frac{1}{2} = frac{5 cdot 1}{3 cdot 2} = frac{5}{6}

]

So the simplified answer is ( frac{5}{6} ).

The correct answer is option 1) ( frac{5}{6} ). Keep practicing, and if you need more help, check out the extended services page!

Quizzma TeamJanuary 19, 2025

To perform the operation ( frac{5}{3} cdot frac{1}{2} ), you multiply the numerators together and the denominators together:

[

frac{5 cdot 1}{3 cdot 2} = frac{5}{6}

]

So, the simplified answer is ( frac{5}{6} ).

The correct option is:

1) ( frac{5}{6} )