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Multiplying 2 fractions: 5/6 x 2/3
How to multiply fractions? The first step when multiplying fractions is to multiply the two numerators. The second step is to multiply the two denominators. Finally, simplify the new fractions. The fractions can also be simplified before multiplying by factoring out common factors in the numerator and denominator. Simplifying before multiplying helps avoid dealing with large numbers.
Multiplying fractions video
Dividing fractions: 3/5 Ă· 1/2
Dividing two fractions is the same as multiplying the first fraction by the reciprocal of the second fraction. The first step to dividing fractions are to find the reciprocal (reverse the numerator and denominator) of the second fraction. Next, multiply the two numerators. Then, multiply the two denominators. Finally, simplify the fractions if needed.
Dividing Fractions
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