Multiplying Fractions

Multiplying Fractions

by Christin Bankhead

​Multiplying Fractions

​Multiplying Fractions is easier than adding or subtracting!!!

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​You do NOT need a common denominator!

​Multiplying Fractions

​Multiply Across

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1. ​Multiply Numerators

2. ​Multiply Denominators

3. Simplify​

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​Example 1

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​Example 2

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​What if I have large terms?

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​It is often easier to simplify before you multiply!

​Any numerator can simplify with any denominator!

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Multiple Choice

$$\frac{1}{2}\ \times\ \frac{2}{3}\ =$$  

• $$\frac{2}{5}$$  

• $$\frac{2}{6}\ =\ \frac{1}{3}$$  

• $$\frac{3}{5}$$  

Multiple Choice

$$\frac{7}{9}\ \times\ \frac{18}{49}\ =$$  

• $$\frac{14}{49}$$  

• $$\frac{18}{72}$$  

• $$\frac{2}{7}$$  

Multiple Choice

$$\frac{4}{12}\ \times\ \frac{6}{24}\ =$$  

• $$\frac{10}{36}$$  

• $$\frac{1}{12}$$  

• $$\frac{6}{72}$$