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Multiply 42/12 with 81/56

1^st number: 3 6/12, 2^nd number: 1 25/56

This multiplication involving fractions can also be rephrased as "What is 42/12 of 1 25/56?"

42/12 × 81/56 is 81/16.

Steps for multiplying fractions

1. Simply multiply the numerators and denominators separately:
2. 42/12 × 81/56 = 42 × 81/12 × 56 = 3402/672
3. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 81/16
4. In mixed form: 51/16

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