Question

\\(\frac{2}{6} \times \frac{1}{3} =\\)
(multiply the top numbers and then multiply the bottom numbers)
your answer

\\(\frac{5}{8} \times \frac{4}{5} =\\)
(multiply the top numbers and then multiply the bottom numbers)
your answer

Explanation:

First Problem: $\boldsymbol{\frac{2}{6} \times \frac{1}{3}}$

Step1: Multiply numerators

Multiply the top numbers (numerators): $2 \times 1 = 2$

Step2: Multiply denominators

Multiply the bottom numbers (denominators): $6 \times 3 = 18$

Step3: Simplify (optional)

Simplify $\frac{2}{18}$ to $\frac{1}{9}$ (dividing numerator and denominator by 2)

Step1: Multiply numerators

Multiply the top numbers (numerators): $5 \times 4 = 20$

Step2: Multiply denominators

Multiply the bottom numbers (denominators): $8 \times 5 = 40$

Step3: Simplify (optional)

Simplify $\frac{20}{40}$ to $\frac{1}{2}$ (dividing numerator and denominator by 20)

Answer:

$\frac{1}{9}$ (or $\frac{2}{18}$)

Second Problem: $\boldsymbol{\frac{5}{8} \times \frac{4}{5}}$