This Multiplication of Fractions Calculator helps you multiply two fractions and shows the working clearly step by step. Multiply the numerators together, then multiply the denominators together to form the new fraction. Simplify the final answer if possible. It is a simple way to check answers, understand fraction multiplication, and practise basic arithmetic step by step.
Step-by-step method
- Set up the problem. Write the two fractions with a × sign between them.
- Multiply. Multiply the top numbers, and multiply the bottom numbers.
- Simplify at the end if possible.
Example 1: 3/4 × 1/2
Step 1 - Set up the problem. Write the two fractions with a × sign between them.
In this problem: We are multiplying 3/4 and 1/2.
Step 2 - Multiply. Multiply the top numbers, and multiply the bottom numbers.
In this problem: Multiply the top numbers: 3 × 1 = 3. Multiply the bottom numbers: 4 × 2 = 8.
Step 3 - Simplify at the end if possible.
In this problem: This fraction is already in simplest form.
Final answer: 3/4 × 1/2 = 3/8
Example 2: 5/10 × 2/4
Step 1 - Set up the problem. Write the two fractions with a × sign between them.
In this problem: We are multiplying 5/10 and 2/4.
Step 2 - Multiply. Multiply the top numbers, and multiply the bottom numbers.
In this problem: Multiply the top numbers: 5 × 2 = 10. Multiply the bottom numbers: 10 × 4 = 40.
Step 3 - Simplify at the end if possible.
In this problem: Both 10 and 40 can be divided by 10. So the simplified answer is 1/4.
Final answer: 5/10 × 2/4 = 1/4