This calculator multiplies two fractions and shows the working clearly.
To multiply fractions, multiply the top numbers together and the bottom numbers together.
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
