Multiplying fractions

To multiply fractions:

1. Simplify the fractions if not in lowest terms.

2. Multiply the numerators of the fractions to get the new numerator.
3. Multiply the denominators of the fractions to get the new denominator.

Simplify the resulting fraction if possible.

To multiply fractions, first we simplify the fractions if they are not in lowest terms. Then we
multiply the numerators of the fractions to get the new numerator, and multiply the
denominators of the fractions to get the new denominator. Simplify the resulting fraction if
possible.

Note that multiplying fractions is frequently expressed using the word "of." For example, to
find one-fifth of 10 pieces of candy, you would multiply 1/5 times 10, which equals 2. Study
the example problems to see how to apply the rules for multiplying fractions.

Example 1

Example 2

Example 3