Multiplying and Simplifying Fractions

It uses addition instead of multiplication.

It always results in whole numbers.

It requires no common denominators.

It involves fewer steps.

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Convert it to a positive fraction.

Apply the negative sign to the numerator.

Apply the negative sign to the denominator.

Ignore the negative sign.

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To multiply fractions without using numerators.

To convert fractions to decimals.

To avoid reducing the final fraction.

To add fractions more easily.

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The result is positive.

The result is undefined.

The result is zero.

The result is negative.

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By converting to decimals.

By using the cross-dividing trick.

By multiplying directly.

By adding the fractions first.

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