Multiplying Simple Fractions

Rule 11: To multiply two simple fractions, complete the following steps.

1.
Multiply the numerators.
2.
Multiply the denominators.
3.
Reduce the results. (See Rule 10)
a.
Factor the product of the numerators.
b.
Factor the product of the denominators.
c.
Look for the fractions that have a value of 1.

Rule 12: To multiply a whole number and a fraction, complete the following steps.

1.
Convert the whole number to a fraction. (See Rule 8)
2.
Multiply the numerators.
3.
Multiply the denominators.
4.
Reduce the results. (See Rule 10)
a.
Factor the product of the numerators.
b.
Factor the product of the denominators.
c.
Look for the fractions that have a value of 1.

Rule 13: To multiply three or more simple fractions, complete the following three steps.

1.: Multiply the numerators.
2.: Multiply the denominators.
3.

Rule 11

Rule 12

Rule 13

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