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Year 5 maths · AL.2 · Multiply Fractions

Multiply two fractions

Multiply the numerators, multiply the denominators, then simplify.

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  1. 1/5 × 1/2 =

    Answer: 1/10

  2. 1/4 × 5/6 =

    Answer: 5/24

  3. 1/2 × 1/3 =

    Answer: 1/6

Tip: Multiply the numerators, multiply the denominators, then simplify.

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