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Multiply 15/8 with 12/9

1st number: 1 7/8, 2nd number: 1 3/9

This multiplication involving fractions can also be rephrased as "What is 15/8 of 1 3/9?"

15/8 × 12/9 is 5/2.

Steps for multiplying fractions

  1. Simply multiply the numerators and denominators separately:
  2. 15/8 × 12/9 = 15 × 12/8 × 9 = 180/72
  3. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 5/2
  4. In mixed form: 21/2

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