Multiplying fractions |
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| You have to be familiar with the skills of simplifying fractions | |
| Consider the multiplication of the fractions on the right. In order to complete the task we must follow the steps outlined below. |  |
Step 1 Simplify each fraction. The highest common factor in the first fraction is 3. So we can simplify 12/15 to 4/5. |
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The highest common factor in the second fraction is 6. So we can simplify 30/48 to 5/8. |
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| Now we are left with two simplified fractions. |  |
Step 2 Further simplify by removing the highest common factors diagonally, as shown. The highest common factor, from bottom left to top right, is 5. |
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| The highest common factor, from bottom right to top left, is 4 |  |
| Step 3 Multiply the fractions |  |
| Solve the following. | |
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