Respuesta :

answer of 2/5 times 5/8 is 1/4
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2         5          10           1
--   x    --    =    ---    =    ---  
5         8          40           4

When multiplying fractions multiply the numerators (2x5) to get the numerator of the answer (10). Then multiply the denominators (5x8) to get the denominator of the answer (40). Then simplify (1/4)