2. Multiplying fractions
Hansen (2014)
When multiplying fractions, if we have 2 fractions, and we say
First fraction × second fraction
We mean the first fraction OF the second fraction
So:
1
2
×
1
2
=
1
2
OF
1
2
4. Multiplying fractions
Hansen (2014)
2
5
×
1
3
When multiplying any fractions, we can just multiply the numerators
together and the denominators together
=
2
15
1
6
×
4
7
=
4
42
=
2
21
÷2
÷2
Note: For mixed numbers, it is easier to turn these into improper fractions
when multiplying them