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

  1. 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.

    1. Write down the fraction and whole number

    Here, the fraction is ( \frac{1}{2} ) and the whole number is 5.

    1. 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} ]

    1. 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.

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