How to calculate 1/2 times 4/9 (What is 1/2 times 4/9?)

How to calculate 1/2 times 4/9

What is 1/2 times 4/9? How do you multiply 1/2 by 4/9? Here we will explain and show you how to calculate 1/2 times 4/9.

Before we continue, remember that the numbers below the divider line are called denominators and numbers above the divider line are called numerators.

To multiply two fractions together, you multiply the numerators together and the denominators together. Here are step-by-step instructions on how to calculate 1/2 times 4/9.

1) We start by setting setting up 1/2 times 4/9 like this so it is easier to read:

		1
		2

		4
		9

2) Next, we merge the two fractions together like this:

		1 x 4
		2 x 9

3) Finally, we multiply the numerators together and the denominators together.

		1 x 4
		2 x 9

		4
		18

That is it! Now you know how to calculate 1/2 times 4/9. The answer is below (simplified if necessary):

2/9

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The answer above is 1/2 times 4/9 in fraction form. You may also be interested to know that you can get the answer to 1/2 times 4/9 in decimal form by taking the fraction answer and dividing the numerator by the denominator.

4 / 18 = 0.2222