- Multiply the numerator by the whole number.
5/12 x 8 = 5×8/12
2. Solve the equation and express the answer in its simplest form.
5×8/12 = 40/12 = 10/3
= 3 1/3
E.g
2/9 x 10 = 20/9
= 9/9 + 9/9 + 2/9
= 2 2/9
5/12 x 8 = 5×8/12
2. Solve the equation and express the answer in its simplest form.
5×8/12 = 40/12 = 10/3
= 3 1/3
E.g
2/9 x 10 = 20/9
= 9/9 + 9/9 + 2/9
= 2 2/9