KS3 Fractions
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How to Multiply Fractions — KS3 Maths
A step-by-step KS3 lesson on multiplying fractions. Multiply the tops, multiply the bottoms, then simplify — shown with an area model so you can see why it works.
Multiplying fractions is the easiest fraction skill once you know the rule: multiply the numerators, multiply the denominators, then simplify. This lesson uses an area model to show exactly why it works, with worked examples that cancel down to lowest terms.
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