Worked example
Find × 2/3. Give the product in simplest form.
Answer & why
Answer:
Multiply numerators and denominators: 2/6. Simplifying gives 1/3.
Grade 5 · Math
Multiply two fractions
Multiply two fractions and simplify the product.
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All 8 authored questions for this skill.
Question 1
Find × 5/8. Give the product in simplest form.
A hint
Multiply across, then divide both parts by any common factor.
Answer & why
Answer:
Multiply numerators and denominators: 20/40. Simplifying gives 1/2.
Question 2
Find × 4/7. Give the product in simplest form.
A hint
Multiply across, then divide both parts by any common factor.
Answer & why
Answer:
Multiply numerators and denominators: 20/56. Simplifying gives 5/14.
Question 3
Find × 2/3. Give the product in simplest form.
A hint
Multiply across, then divide both parts by any common factor.
Answer & why
Answer:
Multiply numerators and denominators: 2/6. Simplifying gives 1/3.
Question 4
Find × 3/5. Give the product in simplest form.
A hint
Multiply across, then divide both parts by any common factor.
Answer & why
Answer:
Multiply numerators and denominators: 6/15. Simplifying gives 2/5.
Question 5
Find × 2/7. Give the product in simplest form.
A hint
Multiply across, then divide both parts by any common factor.
Answer & why
Answer:
Multiply numerators and denominators: 6/28. Simplifying gives 3/14.
Question 6
Find × 3/4. Give the product in simplest form.
A hint
Multiply across, then divide both parts by any common factor.
Answer & why
Answer:
Multiply numerators and denominators: 6/20. Simplifying gives 3/10.
Question 7
Find × 3/8. Give the product in simplest form.
A hint
Multiply across, then divide both parts by any common factor.
Answer & why
Answer:
Multiply numerators and denominators: 15/48. Simplifying gives 5/16.
Question 8
Find × 7/9. Give the product in simplest form.
A hint
Multiply across, then divide both parts by any common factor.
Answer & why
Answer:
Multiply numerators and denominators: 21/63. Simplifying gives 1/3.