Identify operation: Identify the multiplication operation.We are asked to multiply two fractions: 31 and 43.
Multiply numerators: Multiply the numerators.Multiply the numerators (top numbers) of the fractions together: 1×3=3.
Multiply denominators: Multiply the denominators.Multiply the denominators (bottom numbers) of the fractions together: 3×4=12.
Write down result: Write down the result of the multiplication.The result of multiplying the two fractions is the fraction formed by the new numerator and the new denominator: 123.
Simplify fraction: Simplify the fraction if possible.The fraction 123 can be simplified by dividing both the numerator and the denominator by their greatest common divisor, which is 3.3÷3=1 and 12÷3=4, so the simplified fraction is 41.
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