No not always, because x could be a smaller number than y which would make it an negative. If x is bigger than y most likely it will be, but not always.
Can I see the full problem from the worksheet?your work looks correct to me.
When you multiply two fractions together, multiply the two top numbers and then multiply the two bottom numbers.
5/12 x 1/3 = (5x1) / (12x3) = 5/36
Answer:0.55 i think
Step-by-step explanation: