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When we have a multiplication of fractions, we multiply numerator by numerator and denominator by denominator:
4*1 = 4
4*2 8
We can reduce the result, so we get:
4:4 = 1
8:4 2
And thus we arrived at the result, one half.
Similarly, we can see that the first fraction (4/4) is actually 1, because when the numerator and denominator are equal it means the fraction equals 1,
and since we know that any number multiplied by 1 remains the same number, we can conclude that the solution remains one half.
\( \frac{1}{4}\times\frac{1}{2}= \)
When the numerator and denominator are the same, the fraction equals 1! Think of it as dividing something into 4 parts and taking all 4 parts - you have the whole thing, which is 1.
Yes! For fraction multiplication, always multiply numerator × numerator and denominator × denominator. This is different from adding fractions where you need common denominators.
You can do either! In this problem, recognizing that first makes it easier: .
That's the right calculation, but you need to simplify! . Always reduce fractions to their simplest form.
Look for the multiplication symbol (×) or the word "of" between fractions. Unlike addition, you don't need common denominators for multiplication!
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