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Multiply 1/4 with 42/8

1^st number: 1/4, 2^nd number: 5 2/8

This multiplication involving fractions can also be rephrased as "What is 1/4 of 5 2/8?"

1/4 × 42/8 is 21/16.

Steps for multiplying fractions

1. Simply multiply the numerators and denominators separately:
2. 1/4 × 42/8 = 1 × 42/4 × 8 = 42/32
3. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 21/16
4. In mixed form: 15/16

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