This skill teaches how to multiply simple fractions. The process involves multiplying the numerators together to get the new numerator, and multiplying the denominators together for the new denominator. The resulting fraction can then be simplified if possible.
🎙️
Let's multiply 3 quarters by 2 thirds
🎙️
When multiplying fractions, we multiply both numerators, and also multiply both denominators. So that's 3 times 2, over 4 times 3. Or 6 over 12.
🎙️
6 over 12 can be simplified to one half
Toggle Auto Play (On)
Audio Voice (Mobius Voice)
Toggle Teaching (Video)
Fraction multiplication with simple fractions
Test your understanding of fraction multiplication with simple fractions by practicing it! Work through the below exercises to use it in practice.