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Multiply 2/5 with 9/8

1^st number: 2/5, 2^nd number: 1 1/8

This multiplication involving fractions can also be rephrased as "What is 2/5 of 1 1/8?"

2/5 × 9/8 is 9/20.

Steps for multiplying fractions

1. Simply multiply the numerators and denominators separately:
2. 2/5 × 9/8 = 2 × 9/5 × 8 = 18/40
3. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 9/20

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