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Multiply 12/40 with 42/9

1^st number: 12/40, 2^nd number: 4 6/9

This multiplication involving fractions can also be rephrased as "What is 12/40 of 4 6/9?"

12/40 × 42/9 is 7/5.

Steps for multiplying fractions

1. Simply multiply the numerators and denominators separately:
2. 12/40 × 42/9 = 12 × 42/40 × 9 = 504/360
3. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 7/5
4. In mixed form: 12/5

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