Multiplying Fractions

Use the sliders to change the fractions of each square. Use slider e to slide the squares together.

Try go figure out the answer of multiplying the fractions together. Use the checkbox to see the answer.

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- What are the steps you can follow to multiply fractions?
- Why do those steps work?

Erica Seamons, 13 November 2013, Created with GeoGebra