Nursing Entrance Exam

Nursing Preparation Study Guide

3.2.2 Multiplication of Fractions First convert any mixed numbers to improper fractions. Then, simplify the factors in the numerator (the top number in the fraction) with factors in the denominator (the bottom number of the fraction). Lastly, multiply the numerators together and the denominators together. Be sure that the fraction is simplified (the only common factor between the numerator and the denominator is 1). Whenworking with word problems keep in mind that the word “of” usually signifiesmultiplication.

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