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Multiplying is the easiest of the four: tops together, bottoms together, no common denominator anywhere. Mixed numbers are turned into improper fractions first, because multiplying the whole parts separately gives the wrong answer. The result is simplified and converted back at the end.

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    Work out 23 × 34.

    1. No common denominator needed. Multiply the tops:2 × 3 = 6
    2. Multiply the bottoms:3 × 4 = 12, giving 612
    3. Simplify by dividing top and bottom by 6:12

    Answer: 12

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    Work out 12 × 15.Show answerHide answer

    Answer: 110

    Tops 1 × 1, bottoms 2 × 5.

    Work out 34 × 8.Show answerHide answer

    Answer: 6

    Write 8 as 81: 244 = 6.

    Work out 1 12 × 23.Show answerHide answer

    Answer: 1

    32 × 23 = 66.