1/3 times 1/2

Understand the Problem

The question is asking for the product of two fractions, 1/3 and 1/2. To solve this, we will multiply the numerators together and the denominators together.

Answer

\( \frac{1}{6} \)
Answer for screen readers

The final answer is ( \frac{1}{6} )

Steps to Solve

  1. Multiply the numerators

To find the product of two fractions, first multiply the numerators together. Here, the numerators are 1 and 1.

$$1 imes 1 = 1$$

  1. Multiply the denominators

Next, multiply the denominators together. Here, the denominators are 3 and 2.

$$3 imes 2 = 6$$

  1. Form the new fraction

Combine the results of the multiplication to form the new fraction. The new numerator is 1 and the new denominator is 6.

$$\frac{1}{6}$$

The final answer is ( \frac{1}{6} )

More Information

Multiplying fractions is simple and straightforward by applying the basic rules of multiplication. This product shows how combining parts can produce whole new parts, illustrating a form of symbiosis in mathematical operations!

Tips

A common mistake is to add the numerators and denominators instead of multiplying them. Remember to always multiply numerators with numerators and denominators with denominators.

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