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Multiplying Simple Fractions (1)

In this worksheet, students multiply simple pairs of proper fractions, writing the answer in its simplest form.

'Multiplying Simple Fractions (1)' worksheet

Key stage:  KS 2

Curriculum topic:   Maths and Numerical Reasoning

Curriculum subtopic:   Fractions

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Worksheet Overview

Multiplying fractions

Multiply the numerators together.

Multiply the denominators together.

1 × 2
9 3

 

1 × 2 = 2

9 × 3 = 27

 

The answer is:

2
27

 

Example

Work out the following, remembering to give your answer in its lowest terms.

3 × 4
5 8

 

Answer

3 × 4 = 12

5 × 8 = 40

 

This gives:

12
40

 

But this must be reduced by dividing top and bottom by 4.

The answer is:

3
10

 

which we write as   3/10.

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