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  • 08-12-2016
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How do you multiply fractions with cross canceling<br />

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  • 28-12-2016
3 9
_ * _
15 6

Compare diagonally to see if they the 2 numbers simplify.

Ex:

3 and 6 Simplify to 1 and 2 because they are both multiples of 3.

9 and 15 Simplify to 3 and 5 because they are both multiples of 3 as well.

Now our fractions are

1 3
_ * _
5 2

Now multiply across to get your final fraction/answer

3
_
10
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