Multiplying fractions, step by step
Multiplying fractions is the friendly one.
The question
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- Multiplying, not adding — so no common denominator, and nothing has to be cut into matching pieces first. Tops with tops, bottoms with bottoms.
- Multiply the two top numbers: 4 × 3 = 12.
- Multiply the two bottom numbers: 5 × 8 = 40.
- 12/40 simplifies to 3/10.
How it works.
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Multiplying, not adding — so no common denominator, and nothing has to be cut into matching pieces first. Tops with tops, bottoms with bottoms.
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Multiply the two top numbers: 4 × 3 = 12.
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Multiply the two bottom numbers: 5 × 8 = 40.
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12/40 simplifies to 3/10.