How To Multiply Fractions?

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To multiply fractions, follow these steps:

  1. Multiply the numerators together to get the new numerator.
  2. Multiply the denominators together to get the new denominator.
  3. Simplify the resulting fraction if possible by dividing both the numerator and denominator by their greatest common factor.

For example, to multiply 1/2 x 3/4:

  1. Multiply the numerators: 1 x 3 = 3
  2. Multiply the denominators: 2 x 4 = 8
  3. The resulting fraction is 3/8, which is already in lowest terms, so no need to simplify.

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