1/2 multiply by 5
Understand the Problem
The question is asking for the result of multiplying the fraction 1/2 by the whole number 5. This requires performing a simple multiplication operation involving a fraction.
Answer
5/2
Answer for screen readers
The final answer is 5/2
Steps to Solve
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Understand the multiplication process with fractions and whole numbers
When multiplying a fraction by a whole number, you can multiply the whole number by the numerator of the fraction and keep the denominator the same.
- Write down the fraction and whole number
Here, the fraction is ( \frac{1}{2} ) and the whole number is 5.
- Perform the multiplication
Multiply the whole number by the numerator of the fraction: [ \frac{1}{2} \times 5 = \frac{1 \times 5}{2} = \frac{5}{2} ]
- Simplify the fraction if necessary
In this case, ( \frac{5}{2} ) is already in its simplest form.
The final answer is 5/2
More Information
Multiplying fractions by whole numbers can be a quick process, especially when the numbers used are simple, like in this example.
Tips
A common mistake is to forget to only multiply the numerator and leave the denominator unchanged.
