The first part of lesson 2 of multiplying fractions.
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Questions answered by this video:
How do you multiply fractions without a number line?
How do you cross cancel of reduce when multiplying fractions?
What is an easy or quick way to multiply fractions?
How do you reduce fractions before you multiply?
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Multiplying fractions algebraically (without a number line) is explained and several examples are shown. Cross canceling or reducing is shown both at the end of the multiplication as well as before the multiplication is done.