Multiplying Fractions

An improper fraction is a fraction where the numerator is greater than or equal to the denominator, such as $$\frac{5}{4}$$ .

The improper fraction is $$\frac{47}{12}$$ .

The simplest form of a fraction is when the numerator and denominator have no common factors other than 1.

The simplest form is $$\frac{1}{4}$$ .

To multiply fractions, multiply the numerators together and the denominators together. For example, $$\frac{1}{5} \times 2\frac{1}{4} = \frac{1 \times 9}{5 \times 4} = \frac{9}{20}$$ .

A mixed number is a whole number combined with a proper fraction, such as 2 2/3.

The mixed number is 2 2/3.

To simplify a fraction means to reduce it to its lowest terms by dividing the numerator and denominator by their greatest common divisor.

The product is $$\frac{9}{20}$$ .

Multiply the whole number by the denominator, add the numerator, and place the result over the original denominator.