Multiplication with fractions (Simplest terms)

Steps to solve!

200

What is step one to solve a multiplication with fractions problem?

evaluate the problem!

300

what is the method where you multiply the tops and bottoms of each fraction together? 

cross multiplication

500

What is the second step to solving a problem with mixed numbers?

the triangle method 

Multiplying fractions

200

1/5 X 2/5 

3/5 

300

10/20x 5/10

1

500

100/500 x 300/600

 20/67

multiplying mixed numbers

200

1 1/2 x 2 1/2

7 1/2

300

4 3/4 x 5 2/4

104 1/2 

500

1 plus 1 

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