Multiplying Fractions Math Example 2

Solution

1. 1
   Look for common factors to cross-cancel before multiplying: in $\frac{4}{9} \times \frac{3}{8}$, the 4 (numerator) and 8 (denominator) share a factor of 4.
2. 2
   Cancel $4$ and $8$ to get $\frac{1}{9} \times \frac{3}{2}$. Then cancel $3$ and $9$ (factor of 3): $\frac{1}{3} \times \frac{1}{2}$.
3. 3
   Multiply the simplified fractions: $$\frac{1 \times 1}{3 \times 2} = \frac{1}{6}$$