how can we multiply and divide fractional numbers - Maths - Fractions

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how can we multiply and divide fractional numbers?

Aakash Sharma · Accepted Answer

Hi! Here is the answer to your query Multiplication and division of fractions are taught in higher grade, even though I am given some brief on this topics If $\frac{a}{b} and \frac{c}{d}$ are two fractions, then Multiplication $\frac{a}{b} \times \frac{c}{d} = \frac{a \times c}{b \times d}$ Division $\frac{a}{b} \div \frac{c}{d} = \frac{a}{b} \times \frac{d}{c} = \frac{a \times d}{b \times c}$ Example: $(i) \frac{3}{4} × \frac{1}{2} = \frac{3 \times 1}{4 \times 2} = \frac{3}{8} (ii) \frac{2}{3} \div \frac{5}{7} = \frac{2}{3} \times \frac{7}{5} = \frac{14}{15}$ Cheers!