Multiplying fractions

 Multiplying fractions rhyme.

♫ "Multiplying fractions: no big problem,

Top times top over bottom times bottom. "And don't forget to simplify,

Before it's time to say goodbye" ♫

How to multiply fractions:

Equipment you need:

Pencil

Brain

Book

Rubber

Step 1

  Firstly get two fractions to multiply.

example: 2/4 6/5

Step 2

Times both of the top numbers as known as numerator.

example: 2 X 6 = 12

                                                                   

    Step 3 

   Do the same to the dominator.

 Example: 4 X 5 = 20

 Step 4 

   Now you add the top one with the bottom one.

     Example: 12/20

  Step 5
   Then you simplify your fraction Eg:

4/8	==>	2/4	==>	1/2
	(Four-Eighths)		(Two-Quarters)		(One-Half)

    Diagram

 

       Some fractions don't have to get simplify but some you can     I hope this helps.