Multiplying Fractions

Multiplying fractions: When a fraction is multiplied by another fraction the resultant is a fraction or a whole number. We know, a fraction has two parts: numerator and denominator. Thus, when we multiply any two fractions, then numerators and denominators are multiplied, respectively. Example of multiplying fractions is ⅔ x ¼ = (2 x 1)/(3 x 4) = 2/12 = ⅙. Multiplying fractions is not like the addition or subtraction of fractions, where the denominators of both the fractions should be the same. Two fractions can be multiplied easily, even if the denominators are different. While multiplying fractions, it should be kept in mind that the fractions can be in a proper fraction or improper fraction, but they cannot be a mixed fraction.