How do you multiply and divide fractions?

Answer 1

To multipy fractions, multiply the numerators and divide them by the product of the denominators. Example (2/3)(5/6)=(2x5)/3x6)=10/18=5/9 To divide fractions, invert the denominator and multiply as above Example (2/3)/(5/6)=(2/3)(6/5)=(2x6)/(3x5)=(12/15)=4/5

Answer 2

To multiply fractions:

Multiply each numerator (top number)

Multiply each denominator (bottom number)

For example:

2/3 x 5/6 = (2 x 5) / (3x6) = 10/18

To divide fractions:

Invert the divisor (the second fraction)

Multiply by the dividend (the first fraction)

For example:

4/3 divided by 7/5 = 4/3 x 5/7

Then follow through with steps for multiplying above