Multiply a fraction with a whole number by multiplying only the numerator. For example, 5 x 1/8 = 5/8. Multiply a fraction with another fraction by multiplying the numerators together and the denominators together. For example, 3/8 x 2/5 = 6/40 = 3/20.
Multiply a fraction with a whole number by multiplying only the numerator. For example, 5 x 1/8 = 5/8. Multiply a fraction with another fraction by multiplying the numerators together and the denominators together. For example, 3/8 x 2/5 = 6/40 = 3/20.