Multiplying fractions with a calculator can seem unnatural at first, but when you get the hang of it, it can be far faster than working … Read more

When we learn about fractions, it gets drilled into our heads there is something wrong with improper fractions. But improper fractions play a role in … Read more

Just because a pesky negative sign has creeped its way into one of your fraction multiplication problems, it doesn’t mean it’s time to panic. If … Read more

Fractions can be intimidating enough, but wrap some exponents around them and they look darn right scary. But don’t worry! This guide will give you … Read more

Do Common Denominators Make Fraction Multiplication Easier? Not really. You’ll recall from our basic overview of multiplying fractions that the denominator in the fraction is … Read more

Because adding and subtracting fractions requires steps to find common denominators, students of fraction arithmetic may be concerned about how these steps figure into multiplying … Read more

Multiplying mixed numbers has an extra twist, but it’s a lot easier than it looks.