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Multiplying fractions needs no common denominator: multiply the numerators together and the denominators together, then reduce by the greatest common divisor.
Multiplying fractions
(a/b) × (c/d) = ac / bd
6/24, which reduces to 1/4.
Yes. Cancelling common factors across the numerators and denominators first keeps the numbers small and gives the same answer.