The nurse multiplies and divides simple fractions when calculating drug doses for clients. Which of the following fractions occur when multiplying 2/5 by 5/8?
A) 16/25
B) 1/4
C) 4
D) 2/5
B
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When multiplying fractions, the nurse would multiply the numerators to get the new numerator, multiply the denominators to get the new denominator and then reduce the fraction to the lowest term. 2 × 5 = 10; 5 × 8 = 40; 10/40 = 1/4 when reduced.
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