Multiply Fractions & Mixed Numbers

A fraction represents a part of a whole and is written as 'a/b', where 'a' is the numerator and 'b' is the denominator.

A mixed number is a whole number combined with a fraction, such as 1 1/2.

To multiply fractions, multiply the numerators together and the denominators together. For example, $$\frac{a}{b} \cdot \frac{c}{d} = \frac{a \cdot c}{b \cdot d}$$ .

Convert the mixed number to an improper fraction before multiplying.

Multiply the whole number by the denominator, add the numerator, and place that over the original denominator. For example, 1 1/2 becomes $$\frac{3}{2}$$ .

$$\frac{3}{8}$$ .

$$\frac{2}{5}$$ .

$$\frac{1}{12}$$ .

$$\frac{2}{3}$$ .

Multiply the whole number by the numerator of the fraction and keep the same denominator. For example, 3 * $$\frac{1}{4}$$ = $$\frac{3}{4}$$ .