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Question:

Multiply:
\(\frac{\mathrm{5} }{\mathrm{8}} \times \frac{\mathrm{2} }{\mathrm{9}}\)
Express your answer in the simplest form.

A \(\frac{\mathrm{5} }{\mathrm{36}}\)
explanation

When multiplying, there is no need to find a common denominator.
\(\frac{\mathrm{5} }{\mathrm{8}} \times \frac{\mathrm{2} }{\mathrm{9}}\)
\(= \frac{\mathrm{5 \times 2} }{\mathrm{8 \times 9}}\)
\(= \frac{\mathrm{10} }{\mathrm{72}}\)
\(= \frac{\mathrm{5} }{\mathrm{36}}\)

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