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Multiplying & Dividing Fractions

Multiply tops and bottoms. To divide, flip the second fraction and multiply.

Set two fractions, then read the overlap of the shaded strips — that overlap is the product.

First fraction

1/2

Numerator

1

Denominator

2

Second fraction

1/3

Numerator

1

Denominator

3

Overlap (the answer): 1 × 1 = 1 shaded cells out of 2 × 3 = 6.

1/2 × 1/3 = 1/6