Multiplying Fractions. By Your Name. Example:. 1 2. 1 2. x. The shaded area represents ½:. If we take this times ½:. Half of the shaded area equals ¼. To do the problem without using pictures:. 1 2. 1 2. =. ?. x. First, multiply the top numbers:. 1 x 1 = 1. 1 - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
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ByYour Name
Example:
12
12
x
The shaded area represents :
If we take this times :
Half of the shaded area equals .
To do the problem without using pictures:
12
1 2
x
=
?
First, multiply the top numbers:
12
1 2
x
1 x 1 = 1
Then, multiply the bottom numbers:
12
1 2
x
2 x 2 = 4
