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Multiply 12/5 with 42/72

1^st number: 2 2/5, 2^nd number: 42/72

This multiplication involving fractions can also be rephrased as "What is 12/5 of 42/72?"

12/5 × 42/72 is 7/5.

Steps for multiplying fractions

1. Simply multiply the numerators and denominators separately:
2. 12/5 × 42/72 = 12 × 42/5 × 72 = 504/360
3. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 7/5
4. In mixed form: 12/5

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