Multiplying fractions worksheets
Multiply fractions and simplify the results. Choose the number settings before you print the worksheet.
Sample worksheet
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Before starting: Multiply whole numbers and simplify a fraction by dividing its numerator and denominator by a common factor.
After this: Explain why multiplying by a positive fraction less than one makes a positive quantity smaller.
Example questions
- 2/3 x 3/5
- 4/7 x 1/2
- 5/6 x 3/10
Settings in the builder
- numerator range
- denominator range
- simplification
Worked example
2/3 x 3/5
Answer: 2/5
How to solve it
Multiply numerators and denominators to get 6/15, then divide both by 3. An area model shows two thirds of three fifths of a whole.
Common mistakes
What to check
- finding a common denominator unnecessarily
- missing cross-cancellation opportunities
Ways to review the work
- 1
Interpret each product as a fraction of a fraction with an area model.
- 2
Estimate whether the product should be smaller than either positive proper fraction before calculating.
Teaching content updated 2026-09-05. Read our accuracy standards.