What is 1/5 multiplied by 1/5?
Understand the Problem
The question requires us to multiply two fractions together, specifically 1/5 * 1/5.
Answer
$\frac{1}{25}$
Answer for screen readers
$\frac{1}{25}$
Steps to Solve
- Multiply the numerators
Multiply the numbers on the top of the fraction: $1 \times 1 = 1$
- Multiply the denominators
Multiply the numbers on the bottom of the fraction: $5 \times 5 = 25$
- Write the result as a fraction
The result of multiplying the numerators becomes the new numerator, and the result of multiplying the denominators becomes the new denominator.
$\frac{1}{25}$
$\frac{1}{25}$
More Information
When you multiply two fractions that are the same, you are essentially squaring that fraction. In this case, $\frac{1}{5} \times \frac{1}{5}$ is the same as $(\frac{1}{5})^2$, which equals $\frac{1}{25}$.
Tips
A common mistake is to add the denominators instead of multiplying them. Remember that when multiplying fractions, you multiply the numerators and multiply the denominators.
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