Multiplying Rational Numbers

A rational number is any number that can be expressed as the quotient or fraction of two integers, where the denominator is not zero.

To multiply two fractions, multiply the numerators together and multiply the denominators together. Simplify if possible.

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Divide the numerator by the denominator. The quotient is the whole number, and the remainder over the denominator is the fractional part.

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The product is positive.

1/6

Multiply as if there is no decimal, then place the decimal point in the product based on the number of decimal places in the decimal.

10

Divide both the numerator and denominator by their greatest common divisor, which is 4. The simplified fraction is 2/3.