Multiplying Fractions Three simple steps are required to multiply two fractions: Step 1: Multiply the numerators from each fraction by each other (the numbers on top). The result is the numerator of the answer. Step 2: Multiply the denominators of each fraction by each other (the numbers on the bottom). The result is the denominator of the answer. Step 3: Simplify or reduce the answer. Examples of multiplying fractions: