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To solve this problem, we need to multiply two fractions, and , by following these steps:
This fraction, , is in its simplest form since there are no common factors between 4 and 21 other than 1.
Therefore, the solution to the problem is .
\( \frac{1}{3}+\frac{1}{4}= \)
Unlike addition or subtraction, multiplication of fractions doesn't require common denominators! You simply multiply straight across: numerator × numerator and denominator × denominator.
Check if the numerator and denominator share any common factors other than 1. For , since 4 = 2×2 and 21 = 3×7, they share no common factors, so it's already simplified!
That's perfectly normal! If your numerator is larger than your denominator, you have an improper fraction. You can leave it as is or convert it to a mixed number if needed.
Yes! If you see common factors in the numerator of one fraction and denominator of another, you can cancel them first. This makes the multiplication easier and gives you the simplified answer directly.
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