Question

find the value of the expression
\\(\frac{1}{2} \times q\\)
for \\(q = \frac{2}{5}\\).
write your answer as a fraction or as a whole or mixed number.

Explanation:

Step1: Substitute q into expression

$\frac{1}{2} \times \frac{2}{5}$

Step2: Multiply numerators and denominators

$\frac{1 \times 2}{2 \times 5} = \frac{2}{10}$

Step3: Simplify the fraction

$\frac{2 \div 2}{10 \div 2} = \frac{1}{5}$

Answer:

$\frac{1}{5}$