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Multiply 15/2 with 40/42

1st number: 7 1/2, 2nd number: 40/42

This multiplication involving fractions can also be rephrased as "What is 15/2 of 40/42?"

15/2 × 40/42 is 50/7.

Steps for multiplying fractions

  1. Simply multiply the numerators and denominators separately:
  2. 15/2 × 40/42 = 15 × 40/2 × 42 = 600/84
  3. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 50/7
  4. In mixed form: 71/7

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