MULTIPLYING FRACTIONS AND MIXED FRACTIONS
To multiply fractions find the product of two fractions by multiplying the numerators and the denominators, and then reduce when needed. We can use canceling to simplify the multiplication. Canceling is a process of simplifying the numerators and denominators before multiplying.
To multiply mixed fractions, express the mixed fraction as an improper fraction first, and then compute.
To multiply several fractions first simplify by canceling any numerator with any denominator. Canceling can be done as many times as needed. Once all canceling is completed, multiply the numerators and denominators.
Write fraction answers using the form in these examples.
Example 1: two-thirds is written as 2/3.
Example 2: five and three fourths is written as 5 3/4.
Multiplication of Fractions
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