how do I do a fraction multiplied by a fraction
multiply the top numbers together
multiply the bottom numbers together
then simplify (if you need to do so)
example 1/2 * 2/3 = 2/6 = 1/3
Just multiply the numerartors and denominators
Ex :
3 5 15
__ * __ = __
8 7 56
Note..... reducing before we multiply can make it easier [and puts the result in lowest terms ]
3 6 1 1 1
__ * ___ = __ * ___ = ___
6 24 2 4 8