Are you finding the multiplication of fractions hard to solve in your Mathematics exam questions?
In this lesson,
You will see and learn the step-by-step method for solving the multiplication of fractions in any Mathematical question.
ALSO SEE: How To Solve The Division of Fractions
Take note.
A link for you to practice past exam questions on fraction is included at the end of this lesson.
Question on multiplication of fraction
Let’s take an example.
QUESTION
Simplify \frac{8}{10} × 1\frac{1}{14}
1. Convert any mixed to improper fraction
1\frac{1}{14}
becomes
\dfrac{15}{14}
2. Replace the mixed fraction
\dfrac{8}{10} × \dfrac{15}{14}
3. Numerator multiply numerator
8 × 15
= 120
4. Write the answer as your new numerator
\dfrac{120}{10×14}
5. Denominator multiply denominator
10 × 14
= 140
6. Write the answer as your new denominator
\dfrac{120}{140}
7. Reduce to its lowest form
\dfrac{120}{140}
becomes
= \dfrac{6}{7}
- See How To Reduce Any Fraction To Its Lowest Form
Test yourself
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