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Ms. M is teaching about multiplying fractions. She explains that you need to multiply the numerators and denominators separately. Then, you should simplify the fraction by finding the greatest common factor. She gives an example and asks you to try another problem. Finally, she reminds you to practice with the attached file before the next lesson. Alright guys, welcome back to another week of solving math problems with Ms. M. Last week we went over how to add and subtract fractions. This week we will be discussing how to multiply and divide them. On today's lesson, we will be mainly focusing on how to multiply fractions. To start off, we will need to multiply the top part, also known as the numerator of the fraction. Then we will multiply the bottom half, known as the denominator of the fraction. For example, when looking at the problem 2 over 3 times 3 over 4, we will begin by multiplying 2 times 3, which equals 6. Then we will multiply 3 times 4, which equals 12. Now we will try to simplify the fraction as much as possible by finding the greatest common factor. For this fraction, 6 over 12, the greatest common factor is 6, because 6 goes into 6 one time, and 6 goes into 12 two times. So now we will divide the numerator and the denominator by the greatest common factor. So 6 divided by 6 is 1, and 12 divided by 6 is 2. So our final answer will conclude to 1 over 2. Alright, now I'm going to give you the chance to try it by yourself. Try to do 3 over 5 times 4 over 9. Alright, now that you've had a few minutes to try it for yourself, let's go over it together. So you will start off by multiplying the numerators, which are 3 times 4, which equals 12. Then you will multiply the denominators, which are 5 times 9, which equals 45. Then we will try to simplify to find the greatest common factor, which is 12. After finding the greatest common factor, you will divide the numerator and the denominator by 12. So that means dividing 12 by 12 to get us 1, and 45 by 12 to get us 3. Our final answer will conclude us to 1 over 3. Alright guys, that's all we have planned for this week. If you see below, there's an attached file. I want you guys to practice and complete all those problems before our next lesson. See you next time, and bye for now.