what is 5/8 x 1/3

Question

 please explain in words how you get your answer  and what is the answer?

Answer 1

You have two fractions, being multiplied; each fraction has a numerator (top) and a denominator (bottom).

 

The result of multiplication ('product') is formed by multiplying numerators and denominators, separately.

 

Luckily, in this case, you won't have to reduce the fraction.