How would you explain to solve multiplying fractions together

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asked Aug 6, 2023 203k views

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Nate Sauber · Answer 1 · 2023-08-12T02:36:23+0000

Answer:

It's very simple! You multiply the numerators (top numbers) together and denominators (bottom numbers) together. Then you can simplify.

Examples:

(a)/(c) ×
(b)/(d) =
(ab)/(cd)

(3)/(4) ×
(2)/(5) =
(6)/(20) =
(3)/(10)

(2x)/(3y) ×
(5)/(4) =
(10x)/(12y)