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Multiply 12/5 with 36/42

1^st number: 2 2/5, 2^nd number: 36/42

This multiplication involving fractions can also be rephrased as "What is 12/5 of 36/42?"

12/5 × 36/42 is 72/35.

Steps for multiplying fractions

1. Simply multiply the numerators and denominators separately:
2. 12/5 × 36/42 = 12 × 36/5 × 42 = 432/210
3. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 72/35
4. In mixed form: 22/35

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