For example, if you start with 1 1/2 x 4 4/7, change them to improper fractions. 1 1/2 will become 3/2 and 4 4/7 will become 32/7. Your equation will now by 3/2 x 32/7.
The numerator is always the top number in a fraction. For example, with 3/2 x 32/7, multiply 3 by 32 to get 96.
For example, with 3/2 x 32/7, multiply the 2 by 7 to get 14.
For example, if you got 96/14, see how many times 14 will go into 96. You’ll get 6 with 12 left over. Place 12 over the denominator (14). Most instructors will want you to put the answer in the same form as the question. So if you started with mixed fractions, convert your answer to a mixed fraction.
In this example, your final answer will be 6 6/7.
For example, if you have 5 x 8/10, put the 5 over 1. You should now have 5/1 x 8/10.
In the example, 5/1 x 8/10, multiply 5 by 8 to get 40.
For example, if you’re multiplying 5/1 x 8/10, multiply 1 by 10 to get 10. Place this below the line to get an answer of 40/10.
To reduce 40/10, divide 40 by 10 to get 4 as your new answer. In many cases, you’ll get a mixed number since the answer will have a remainder.
