** Fractions: Simplifying 1/4 × 1/4 **
When we multiply two fractions together, we need to follow the rules of fraction multiplication. In this case, we want to find the product of 1/4 and 1/4. Let's dive in and see what we get!
The Multiplication Rule
To multiply two fractions, we multiply the numerators (the numbers on top) and multiply the denominators (the numbers on the bottom), like this:
(a/b) × (c/d) = (ac)/(bd)
Applying the Rule
In our case, we have:
(1/4) × (1/4) = (?/?)
Using the multiplication rule, we get:
(1 × 1) / (4 × 4) = 1/16
So, the result of multiplying 1/4 and 1/4 is 1/16.
The Answer in Fraction Form
Therefore, the final answer in fraction form is:
1/4 × 1/4 = 1/16
There you have it! The product of 1/4 and 1/4 is 1/16.
