Question

How do you multiply fractions?

Answer 1

To multiply fractions, you first want to multiply the numerators "top numbers" together. Then you want to multiply across the denominator "bottom numbers."

For example, let's say we have $\frac{1}{2}$ × $\frac{3}{7}$.

First, we will multiply the numerators together. 1 × 3 = 3

Next, we will multiply the denominators together. 2 × 7 = 14

Now, we have our answer which is $\frac{3}{14}$.

Answer 2

It's easier then you'd expect it to be. There's no need to convert the fractions so that they all have a common denominator like you'd have to do when adding or subtracting fractions.

Let's take a look at something really simple.

$\frac{1}{4} *\frac{2}{6}$

We can multiply the numerators together so 1*2. We can multiply 4*6 to get the denominator.

This means that our fraction becomes $\frac{2}{24}$.

Now I'm assuming since you already know how to add fractions you'll know how to simply fractions. So 2/24 will become 1/12.

Try searching it up on Khan Academy to grasp the topic better!