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Multiplication of Fraction

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Multiplication of a fraction

Multiplication of fractions involves multiplying the numerators and denominators separately. Fractions with different denominators can be multiplied directly without any modifications. However, mixed fractions must first be converted into improper fractions.

  • Step 1: Multiply the numerators. 
  • Step 2: Multiply the denominators.
  • Step 3: Reduce the resultant fraction to its lowest terms.

Example: Multiply the following fractions: `1/3 × 3/5.`
Solution: We start by multiplying the numerators: `1 × 3` = 3,
Then, multiply the denominators: 3 × 5 = 15.
The above equation can be written as `(1 × 3)/(3 × 5) = 3/15`.
Now, reduce this value to its lowest form. 3 is the Greatest Common Factor (GCF) of 3 and 15, so divide both 3 and 15 by 3 to simplify the fraction. Therefore, `1/3 × 3/5 = 1/5`.

Example

Sulochanabai owns 42 acres of farmland. If she planted wheat on `2/7` of the land, on how many acres has she planted wheat?

We must find out 2 7 of 42 acres

∴ `42/1 xx 2/7 = (42 xx 2)/(1xx 7) = (6 xx 7 xx 2)/7 × × = 12`

Sulochanabai has planted wheat on 12 acres of land.

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