Hi, we're multiplying fractions in math now, and I'm having some trouble. Can you explain how to do this?
Hi, we're multiplying fractions in math now, and I'm having some trouble. Can you explain how to do this?
user
Sure, let's try some problems together.
assistant
Okay, well the problem I have to do first is 1/2 x 3/4. How do I get the answer?
user
First, we want to make the denominators (which are 3/4 and 2/4) match up, so that it's easier to multiply. We do that by switching the 3/4 and the 2/4, so that we have 1/4 x 2/4, or 2/8 x 2/4, and then we can multiply the top two numbers together. Do you know what we mean by “matching the denominators”?
assistant
Not, really, I'm confused, are you telling me that 1/2 x 3/4 is the same as 2/8 x 2/4?
user