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Multiplying Fractions

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Multiplying and Dividing Fractions

When we multiply or divide fractions, we do NOT have to make sure the denominator of both fractions is the same.

Multiplying fractions

Multiplying fractions

  • To multiply two fractions we multiply the two numerators and multiply the two denominators.
Multiplying fractions 2

Multiplying fractions 2

  • To multiply two fractions we multiply the two numerators and multiply the two denominators.
Dividing fractions

Dividing fractions

  • To divide one fraction by another, we first swap the numerator and denominator of the second fraction (the one we are dividing by).
Dividing fractions 2

Dividing fractions 2

  • Once we have swapped the numerator and denominator we multiply the two fractions together.
What is $$\frac{3}{4} ÷ \frac{4}{7}$$?

What is 34÷47\frac{3}{4} ÷ \frac{4}{7}?

  • It is possible that when dividing fractions we end up with an improper fraction, such as 2116\frac{21}{16}.
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