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Multiply 21/8 with 40/49

1^st number: 2 5/8, 2^nd number: 40/49

This multiplication involving fractions can also be rephrased as "What is 21/8 of 40/49?"

21/8 × 40/49 is 15/7.

Steps for multiplying fractions

1. Simply multiply the numerators and denominators separately:
2. 21/8 × 40/49 = 21 × 40/8 × 49 = 840/392
3. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 15/7
4. In mixed form: 21/7

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