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Fractions<br />
Multiplying of Fractions<br />
Multiplying fractions is very different from adding or subtracting. It takes lots of<br />
practice to remember the different steps.<br />
1. Multiply the numerators.<br />
2. Multiply the denominators.<br />
3. Write the answer in simplest form.<br />
For example:<br />
1. Multiply the numerators. 3 x 4 = 12<br />
2. Multiply the denominators. 5 x 6 = 30<br />
3. Answer:<br />
4. Now reduce to simplest form. You must divide both numerator and<br />
denominator by 6.<br />
Sometimes when fractions are multiplied, a shortcut is used. Especially when<br />
you are dealing with really large numbers it is much easier to use the short-cut<br />
method.<br />
For example: Multiply<br />
1. Ask yourself if you can reduce the numerator<br />
and denominator by dividing.<br />
2. 5 will divide into both 15 and 25.<br />
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<strong>Simply</strong> <strong>Math</strong> Workbook
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