What is 5/8 of 40?

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Miriam G.
Apr 3, 2018

#5/8# of #40# is #25#.

Explanation:

When asked for a fraction of a number, you multiply the fraction times the number.
To multiply by a fraction, you divide by the bottom and multiply by the top.
For #5/8# of #40#, you can say #40-:8=5# then say #5*5=25# giving you your final answer of #25#.

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