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Multiply 40/12 with 42/56

1^st number: 3 4/12, 2^nd number: 42/56

This multiplication involving fractions can also be rephrased as "What is 40/12 of 42/56?"

40/12 × 42/56 is 5/2.

Steps for multiplying fractions

1. Simply multiply the numerators and denominators separately:
2. 40/12 × 42/56 = 40 × 42/12 × 56 = 1680/672
3. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 5/2
4. In mixed form: 21/2

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