Learn how to perform calculations to multiply fractions with BBC Bitesize Maths. For students between the ages of 11 and 14.

Revise how to add, subtract, multiply and divide fractions, how to use a calculator for fractions and how to find fractions of amounts in this GCSE maths guide.

The common denominator model, while not really a picture, demonstrates that the same rules apply to multiplication and division with fractions. It also shows why “invert and multiply” works.

It can do a lot of functions even if it didn’t get mixed fractions multiplication right. By the way, Bing does do fractions better than Google — that is, if you want a simple fraction expressed.

Fractions, often perceived as daunting, become manageable with the right approach. Addition and subtraction require finding a common denominator, while multiplication involves directly multiplying ...

Now that Múinteoir Clíona has shown you how to multiply fractions with whole numbers and multiply fractions by fractions using real-life examples, why not try our Fun with Fractions quizzes ...

Still, be sure to also teach students the common denominator approach, since they don’t need to flip and multiply fractions in order to divide and conquer them.