6th, 7th & 8th GRADE: Multiplying Fractions

When multiplying fractions, there are two ways you could do them.

1. Multiply both of the numerators then multiply both of the denominators, finally simplify if possible.

2. The second way is :  simplify before we multiply. When you have both fractions see if you can reduce them first before multiplying them. You could simplify vertically or across. Then multiply the reduced fractions.  Check this video to see an example.

6th grade check your book lesson 12-3A

7th grade check your book lesson 2-3B

8th grade check your book lesson 1-1C

Check this video tutor to see it explained.        


----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
MIXED NUMBERS

Click HERE to see mixed numbers multiplied

----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

INDEPENDENT EVENTS

On this LINK you will see fractions being multiply using independents events.

----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

This video shows how to multiply fractions using counters

----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Check this LINK to see multiplication of fractions in real situations.