There are 3 simple steps to multiply fractions 1. Multiply the top numbers (the numerators). 2. Multiply the bottom numbers (the denominators). 3. Simplify the fraction if needed.
Example:
1 2 × 2 5
Step 1. Multiply the top numbers: 1 2 × 2 5 = 1 × 2 = 2
Step 2. Multiply the bottom numbers: 1 2 × 2 5 = 1 × 2 2 × 5 = 2 10
Step 3. Simplify the fraction: 2 10 = 1 5
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