Multiplying Fractions

There are 3 simple steps to multiply fractions

1. Multiply the top numbers (the numerators).

2. Multiply the bottom numbers (the denominators).

3. Simplify the fraction if needed.

Example 1

1	×	2
2		5

Step 1. Multiply the top numbers:

1	×	2	=	1 × 2	=	2
2		5

Step 2. Multiply the bottom numbers:

1	×	2	=	1 × 2	=	2
2		5		2 × 5		10

Step 3. Simplify the fraction:

2	=	1
10		5

Example 2

1	×	9
3		16

Step 1. Multiply the top numbers:

1	×	9	=	1 × 9	=	9
3		16

Step 2. Multiply the bottom numbers:

1	×	9	=	1 × 9	=	9
3		16		3 × 16		48

Step 3. Simplify the fraction:

9	=	3
48		16