Multiplying Fractions

Maths: Year 5 & 6 National Curriculum, topic 5.6.5

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.

Test yourself on Multiplying Fractions

  • What is \frac{5}{6} × \frac{4}{7}?

  • Which of the following multiplications are correct?

  • Which of the following multiplications are correct?

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