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How do you multiply a fraction?

User Teifion
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Multiply tops

multiply bottoms

simplify

Ex. 2/4 x 1/3

2 x 1 = 2

4 x 3 = 12

Answer = 2/12 or 1/6

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You go a cross the road like 1x2 is 2. 2x3 is 6. The answer is 2/6.
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