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When multiplying fractions do you multiply the denominator.

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Answer:

Yes

Explanation:

When multiplying fractions you do both the numerator and denominator.

however, when adding or subtracting fractions the denominator needs to be the same for both fractions before you start

a <----- numerator

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b <---- denominator

User Xgqfrms
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Multiply the numerator and the denominator

Hope this helps!
User Andres Suarez
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