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To multiply fractions, start by multiplying the numerators together, which are the numbers at the top of the fractions.

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How to multiply fractions with whole numbers in parentheses

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How to solve fractions in parentheses

How to add fractions

For example, if you’re trying to solve 2/3 × 3/4, you’d multiply 2 by 3 and get 6. Then, multiply the denominators together, which are the numbers at the bottom of the fractions. In this example, you’d multiply 3 by 4 and get 12.

Therefore, your new fraction would be 6/12. Once you've gotten your new fraction, simplify it to the lowest terms.

How to divide fractions

To simplify the fraction, just divide the numerator and denominator by the largest number that can go into them evenly, also known as the largest common factor. So, in this case, since 6 is the largest number that can go into the top and bottom number, you’d divide 6 by 6 and 12 by 6 and get 1/2.

If you want to learn how to simplify your fractions before multiplying them, keep reading the article!

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