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Multiply 12/5 with 42/56

1^st number: 2 2/5, 2^nd number: 42/56

This multiplication involving fractions can also be rephrased as "What is 12/5 of 42/56?"

12/5 × 42/56 is 9/5.

Steps for multiplying fractions

1. Simply multiply the numerators and denominators separately:
2. 12/5 × 42/56 = 12 × 42/5 × 56 = 504/280
3. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 9/5
4. In mixed form: 14/5

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