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Multiply 15/42 with 40/16

1^st number: 15/42, 2^nd number: 2 8/16

This multiplication involving fractions can also be rephrased as "What is 15/42 of 2 8/16?"

15/42 × 40/16 is 25/28.

Steps for multiplying fractions

1. Simply multiply the numerators and denominators separately:
2. 15/42 × 40/16 = 15 × 40/42 × 16 = 600/672
3. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 25/28

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