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Multiply 40/8 with 42/9

1^st number: 5 0/8, 2^nd number: 4 6/9

This multiplication involving fractions can also be rephrased as "What is 40/8 of 4 6/9?"

40/8 × 42/9 is 70/3.

Steps for multiplying fractions

1. Simply multiply the numerators and denominators separately:
2. 40/8 × 42/9 = 40 × 42/8 × 9 = 1680/72
3. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 70/3
4. In mixed form: 231/3

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