Multiplying fractions is simple! Here’s how you do it step-by-step:
How to Multiply Fractions
- Multiply the numerators (the top numbers) together.
- Multiply the denominators (the bottom numbers) together.
- Simplify the fraction if possible.
Example
Multiply 23×45\frac{2}{3}\times \frac{4}{5}32×54:
- Multiply the numerators: 2×4=82\times 4=82×4=8
- Multiply the denominators: 3×5=153\times 5=153×5=15
- So, 23×45=815\frac{2}{3}\times \frac{4}{5}=\frac{8}{15}32×54=158
Since 8 and 15 have no common factors other than 1, 815\frac{8}{15}158 is the simplified answer. If you want, I can also show you how to multiply mixed numbers or how to simplify fractions!
