A basket of fruit contains 5 apples and 3 pears. Sharon took two fruits at random. What is the probability that both fruits are apples? Write your answer in the simplest form of fraction.
The total number of fruits in the basket is 5 + 3 = 8.
The probability of Sharon selecting an apple on the first draw is 5/8.
After selecting an apple, Sharon is left with 4 apples and 3 pears in the basket.
The probability of Sharon selecting another apple on the second draw is 4/7.
Therefore, the probability of Sharon selecting both apples is (5/8) * (4/7) = 20/56 = 5/14.
So, the probability that both fruits are apples is 5/14.