Multiply 2/7 with 42/72
This multiplication involving fractions can also be rephrased as "What is 2/7 of 42/72?"
27 × 4272 is 16.
Steps for multiplying fractions
- Simply multiply the numerators and denominators separately:
- 27 × 4272 = 2 × 427 × 72 = 84504
- After reducing the fraction, the answer is 16
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