Multiplying Fractions

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

$$\frac{47}{12}$$ .

To find the product of two fractions, multiply the numerators together and the denominators together.

$$\frac{1}{5}$$ .

A mixed number is a whole number combined with a proper fraction, such as 2 1/2.

3 11/12.

To simplify a fraction means to reduce it to its lowest terms, where the numerator and denominator have no common factors.

$$\frac{1}{4}$$ .

Multiply the numerators together.

Multiply the denominators together.