1 1/2 x 1 2/3

= 3/2 x 5/3

= 15/6

=2 3/6

= 2 1/2

Multiplying Fractions

factor x factor = product

1.  Change mixed numbers to improper fractions (1 2/3 = 5/3)

2.  Multiply the numerators and multiply the denominators

3.  If necesary, change to a mixed number

4.  Reduce to lowest terms.

Multiplying Fractions 1

Multiplying Fractions Instructions - Easy

You will need to identify the factors before the "Explain" button will work:

• If you need help writing proper fractions, check out:  Identify Fractions.

• If you need help writing mixed numbers, check out:  Enter a Mixed Fraction

From Richard E. Rand's: VISUAL FRACTIONS

Multiplying Fractions 2

Multiplying Fractions Instructions - Higher Level

You will need to identify the factors before the "Explain" button will work:

• If you need help writing proper fractions, check out:  Identify Fractions.

• If you need help writing mixed numbers, check out:  Enter a Mixed Fraction

The product must be written as a mixed number and in lowest terms.

From Richard E. Rand's: VISUAL FRACTIONS