Multiplying Fractions

1	×	2
2		5

Step 1. Multiply the top numbers:

1	×	2	=	1 × 2	=	2
2		5

Step 2. Multiply the bottom numbers:

1	×	2	=	1 × 2	=	2
2		5		2 × 5		10

Step 3. Simplify the fraction:

2	=	1
10		5

(If you are unsure of the last step see Equivalent Fractions)

 

With Pen and Paper

And here is how to do it with a pen and paper (press the play button):

Example 2

1	×	9
3		16

Step 1. Multiply the top numbers:

1	×	9	=	1 × 9	=	9
3		16

Step 2. Multiply the bottom numbers:

1	×	9	=	1 × 9	=	9
3		16		3 × 16		48

Step 3. Simplify the fraction:

9	=	3
48		16

Mixed Fractions

You can also read how to multiply mixed fractions