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Multiply 1/2 with 42/5

1st number: 1/2, 2nd number: 8 2/5

This multiplication involving fractions can also be rephrased as "What is 1/2 of 8 2/5?"

1/2 × 42/5 is 21/5.

Steps for multiplying fractions

  1. Simply multiply the numerators and denominators separately:
  2. 1/2 × 42/5 = 1 × 42/2 × 5 = 42/10
  3. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 21/5
  4. In mixed form: 41/5

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