Multiply the tops, then multiply the bottoms.
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How to multiply fractions
There are 3 simple steps to multiply fractions
- Multiply the the numerators (top numbers).
- Multiply the denominators (bottom numbers).
- Simplify the fraction if needed.
Example

Step 1 | Multiply the the numerators | ![]() |
Step 2 | Multiply the denominators | ![]() |
Step 3 | Simplify the fraction | ![]() |
Mulltiplying Fractions and Whole Numbers
How to multiplying fractions and whole numbers?
Make the whole number a fraction, by putting it over 1.
Example: 4 = 4/1
Let’s try to to multiplying fractions and whole numbers
Example

Step 1 | Multiply the the numerators | ![]() |
Step 2 | Multiply the denominators | ![]() |
Step 3 | Simplify the fraction | ![]() |