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Multiply 36/5 with 42/8

1st number: 7 1/5, 2nd number: 5 2/8

This multiplication involving fractions can also be rephrased as "What is 36/5 of 5 2/8?"

36/5 × 42/8 is 189/5.

Steps for multiplying fractions

  1. Simply multiply the numerators and denominators separately:
  2. 36/5 × 42/8 = 36 × 42/5 × 8 = 1512/40
  3. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 189/5
  4. In mixed form: 374/5

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