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Multiply 40/42 with 42/35

1^st number: 40/42, 2^nd number: 1 7/35

This multiplication involving fractions can also be rephrased as "What is 40/42 of 1 7/35?"

40/42 × 42/35 is 8/7.

Steps for multiplying fractions

1. Simply multiply the numerators and denominators separately:
2. 40/42 × 42/35 = 40 × 42/42 × 35 = 1680/1470
3. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 8/7
4. In mixed form: 11/7

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