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How do you multiplying two fractions?

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-- Multiply their numerators to get the numerator of their product.

-- Multiply their denominators to get the denominator of their product.

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you set the problem up straight across, and multiply across. Example:

1 x 1 = 1

2 x 3 = 6

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