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Multiply 16/5 with 5/9

1st number: 3 1/5, 2nd number: 5/9

This multiplication involving fractions can also be rephrased as "What is 16/5 of 5/9?"

16/5 × 5/9 is 16/9.

Steps for multiplying fractions

  1. Simply multiply the numerators and denominators separately:
  2. 16/5 × 5/9 = 16 × 5/5 × 9 = 80/45
  3. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 16/9
  4. In mixed form: 17/9

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