Multiplying Fractions

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  x	×	2	=	1
  4		3		2

  
  
  

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  STEP 1: Get the fraction with x alone on one side of the equation.

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  First, divide 2/3 from both sides of the equation. The x on the left side is now equivalent to whatever is on the other side of the equation.

  
  

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  STEP 2: Determine the values after dividing on both sides.

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  x /4 will be the only value remaining on the left side after dividing 3/4 on both sides. The value of x is 3.