Fractions

Multiply fractions

To multiply fractions:

1. Simplify the fractions if not in lowest terms.
2. Multiply the numerators of the fractions to get the new numerator.
3. Multiply the denominators of the fractions to get the new denominator.

Simplify the resulting fraction if possible.

$\frac{4}{7}\cdot\frac{14}{8}=\frac{4\cdot14}{7\cdot8}=\frac{56}{56}=1$

Multiply the following fractions $\frac{2}{7}\;\cdot\;\frac{8}{6}$

Solution (reduce the result)