Multiplying Fractions Calculator
Perform calculations to multiply fractions instantly with dynamic visual slice graphs and step-by-step derivations.
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Step-by-Step Solution:
What is the Multiplying Fractions Calculator?
The Multiplying Fractions Calculator instantly multiplies two fractions, mixed numbers, or whole numbers together. It eliminates the tedious manual work of cross-multiplication and automatically reduces the final answer to its simplest, lowest terms.
How It Works (Formula)
Unlike addition, multiplying fractions does not require finding a common denominator. The algorithm simply multiplies the two top numbers (numerators) together, and multiplies the two bottom numbers (denominators) together, before applying the GCF to simplify.
$$ \frac{a}{b} \times \frac{c}{d} = \frac{a \times c}{b \times d} $$
Multiply straight across the numerators and denominators.
How to Use It
Enter the numerator and denominator for your first fraction, and do the same for your second fraction. If you have mixed numbers, enter the whole number prefix. Click calculate to receive the fully reduced product.