Question

How do you mutiply fractions

Answer 1

Multiply the denominator and the top.

For example 1/2 * 2/1 is 2/2 since you do 2*1 and 1*2 which bothe get you two.

Explanation:

Answer 2

Answer: 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.