Example
1⁄2 X 1⁄4
This is the same as saying 1⁄2 of 1⁄4
Step 1
Multiply the denominators.
2 x 4 = 8
1⁄2 X 1⁄4 = ⁄8
Step 2
Multiply the numerators.
1 x 1 = 1
1⁄2 X 1⁄4 = 1⁄8
The final answer is 1⁄8 .