Multiplying Fractions Simulation

See why multiplying fractions means taking a fraction of another fraction.

Interactive fraction laboratory

Fraction caption and live values

First fraction

Second fraction

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Multiplying Fractions Simulation

Discover multiplying fractions

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Multiplying fractions finds a fraction of another fraction. The overlap model shows why numerators multiply and denominators multiply.

1 Model first fraction2 Take fraction of it3 Multiply across4 Simplify and check

The overlap, calculation, and simplified answer must describe the same quantity.

Experiment

First numerator

First denominator

Second numerator

Second denominator

Predict decimal product

Show the current equation on canvas

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Product history

Each change adds a point. Tracking a group highlights its contribution.