Multiplying fractions means finding a part of a part. When you multiply two fractions, you multiply the numerators together and the denominators together.
Multiply straight across: top × top and bottom × bottom. Always simplify your answer if possible.
To multiply a whole number by a fraction, think of the whole number as a fraction with a denominator of 1. Then multiply as usual.
Always check if your answer can be written as a mixed number. A mixed number has a whole part and a fractional part.
To multiply mixed numbers, first change each mixed number to an improper fraction. Then multiply the fractions and simplify your answer.
Convert back to a mixed number after multiplying if your answer is an improper fraction.
When multiplying a mixed number by a fraction, convert the mixed number to an improper fraction first, then multiply as usual.
You can simplify before or after multiplying to make your work easier.
After multiplying, always simplify your fraction and check if your answer makes sense. The product should be reasonable compared to the numbers you started with.
Reasonableness is key: if your answer seems too big or too small, double-check your multiplication and conversions.