Multiplying Fractions  Step 1:  Look for common terms that can cancel  Step 2:  Look at cancelling signs (if possible)  Step 3:  Multiply the numerator  Step 4:  Multiply the denominator  Step 5  Ensure nothing can be simplified after multiplication

RULE: Parentheses with no mathematical symbol between implies multiplication

1 2 Look to see if anything can cancel

RULE: Negative times a Negative = Positive

Multiply numerators Multiply denominators

Multiply numerators Multiply denominators

Multiply numerators Multiply denominators

Look to see if anything can be simplified?

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