Multiplying pairs of fractions

A Year 6 maths worksheet created by an experienced teacher to help teach your child how to multiply two fractions. Try to work these out using the above method. Don’t forget to simplify your answers as the end!

 

How do you multiply two fractions together? 

To multiply two fractions together, you simply multiply the numerators (the top numbers) together to get the new numerator, and multiply the denominators (the bottom numbers) together to get the new denominator.

What is an example of multiplying two fractions?

Here is an example of multiplying fractions:

If you want to multiply 2/3​ and 4/5, you would...

• multiply the numerators: 2 x 4 = 8 
• multiply the denominators: 3 x 5 = 15

So, the answer would be 8/15

How will this multiplying fractions worksheet help your KS2 child?

This multiplying fractions worksheet was created by an experienced educator with the purpose of helping you teach your child how to multiply fractions at home. It will supplement their learning at school and help build their confidence in KS2 maths. 

This is a colourful and engaging activity that provides a clear example of how to multiply two fractions, followed by 14 questions that will help your child practise what they have learned. 

For more help with fractions, visit our hub page, or try a new fractions challenge, such as our Calculating equivalent fractions worksheet.