# Multiplication Of Fractions (Simple Steps)

Are you finding the multiplication of fractions hard to solve in your Mathematics exam questions?

In this lesson…

You will learn the step-by-step method for solving the multiplication of fractions in your WAEC and JAMB exam.

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Take note.

A link for you to practice real past questions on fractions is included at the bottom of this lesson.

## Question on multiplication of fractions

Let’s take an example.

Simplify \frac{8}{10} × 1\frac{1}{14}

1\frac{1}{14}

becomes

\dfrac{15}{14}

### 2. Replace the mixed fraction

\dfrac{8}{10} × \dfrac{15}{14}

8 × 15

= 120

### 4. Write the answer as new numerator

\dfrac{120}{10×14}

10 × 14

= 140

\dfrac{120}{140}

\dfrac{120}{140}

becomes

= \dfrac{6}{7}

## Classwork

Click on the link below to practice past questions on fractions now.

#### Practice Test

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