Multiplying Fractions
Grade 5 · Math · Fraction Operations · Michigan, USA
Lesson Summary
Multiply fractions by multiplying the numerators together and the denominators together.
Explanation
Multiplying fractions is simpler than adding or subtracting them because you do not need a common denominator. Just multiply the two numerators to get the new numerator, and multiply the two denominators to get the new denominator. Then simplify your answer. When multiplying a whole number by a fraction, write the whole number as a fraction over 1 first.
Practice Questions
Q1: What is 2/3 x 3/4?
Answer: 1/2. Multiply across: 2 x 3 = 6 and 3 x 4 = 12, giving 6/12, which simplifies to 1/2.
Q2: What is 1/5 x 2/7?
Answer: 2/35. Multiply across: 1 x 2 = 2 and 5 x 7 = 35, giving 2/35.
Q3: What is 4 x 1/3?
Answer: 4/3 or 1 1/3. Write 4 as 4/1, then multiply: 4 x 1 = 4 and 1 x 3 = 3, giving 4/3 = 1 1/3.
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