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Multiply 3/2 with 8/7

1st number: 1 1/2, 2nd number: 1 1/7

This multiplication involving fractions can also be rephrased as "What is 3/2 of 1 1/7?"

3/2 × 8/7 is 12/7.

Steps for multiplying fractions

  1. Simply multiply the numerators and denominators separately:
  2. 3/2 × 8/7 = 3 × 8/2 × 7 = 24/14
  3. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 12/7
  4. In mixed form: 15/7

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