Fractions
Multiply Fractions
Multiply 2/3 × 3/4. Multiply the numerators (2 × 3 = 6) and the denominators (3 × 4 = 12) to get 6/12, then simplify to 1/2.
Example
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2/3 x 3/4
step: multiply: 2/3 x 3/4 = 6/12
step: simplify: 6/12 = 1/2
fraction-multiplication
To multiply fractions, multiply straight across: numerator × numerator and denominator × denominator. The result often simplifies, so always check for common factors after multiplying.