Multiply Fractions

7/9  x  1/2  =

• 7/18
• 14/9
• 8/11
• 1  5/9

5/6  x  1/2 =

• 5/6
• 6/12
• 5/12
• 1/2

• 3/40
• 4/40
• 3/5
• 5/24

• 2/45
• 1  3/4
• 10/45
• 1  1/9

To multiply two fractions...

• multiply the numerators and keep the denominators constant.
• multiply the numerators and multiply the denominators.
• keep the numerators constant and multiply the denominators.
• guess and check.

Multiply. Simplify. 4 x 2/3=

• 2 2/3

• 8/12

• 2/3

• 6/8

1/2 x 3/4 (simplify if needed)

• 3/8
• 3/4
• 4/6
• 3/2

What is the top of the fraction called?

• Denominator

• Reciprocal

• Simplify

• Numerator