Mastering Multiplication of Fractions

What is the first step in multiplying two fractions?

• Multiply the numerators

• Multiply the denominators

• Simplify the fractions

• Add the numerators

After multiplying the fractions, what should you do next if possible?

• Subtract the fractions

• Simplify the result

• Divide the fractions

• Add the fractions

In the example 7/9 times 2/3, what is the product of the numerators?

• 9

• 6

• 21

• 14

What is the greatest common factor used to simplify the fraction 18/40?

• 2

• 4

• 8

• 6

In the example 6/8 times 3/5, what is the simplified form of the product?

• 15/40

• 3/8

• 18/40

• 9/20

What is the final simplified form of the product in the second example?

• 9/20

• 18/20

• 18/45

• 9/40