What is 1/2 x 1/2 as a fraction?
Understand the Problem
The question is asking for the product of two fractions, specifically 1/2 multiplied by 1/2, and to express the result as a fraction.
Answer
The product is $\frac{1}{4}$.
Answer for screen readers
The final answer is $\frac{1}{4}$.
Steps to Solve
- Write down the fractions
First, we will write down the given fractions we need to multiply: $$ \frac{1}{2} \text{ and } \frac{1}{2} $$
- Multiply the numerators
Next, we multiply the numerators of both fractions together: $$ 1 \times 1 = 1 $$
- Multiply the denominators
Now, we multiply the denominators of both fractions together: $$ 2 \times 2 = 4 $$
- Combine the results
Now we can write the product of the two fractions using the results of the previous steps: $$ \frac{1 \times 1}{2 \times 2} = \frac{1}{4} $$
The final answer is $\frac{1}{4}$.
More Information
The product of two fractions involves multiplying the numerators together and the denominators together. This method of multiplication can be applied to any two fractions. Additionally, multiplying fractions always results in a fraction that can be simplified if possible.
Tips
- Forgetting to multiply both numerators and denominators separately.
- Not simplifying the resultant fraction when applicable.
