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Multiply 2/72 with 42/40

1^st number: 2/72, 2^nd number: 1 2/40

This multiplication involving fractions can also be rephrased as "What is 2/72 of 1 2/40?"

2/72 × 42/40 is 7/240.

Steps for multiplying fractions

1. Simply multiply the numerators and denominators separately:
2. 2/72 × 42/40 = 2 × 42/72 × 40 = 84/2880
3. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 7/240

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