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Multiply 42/14 with 5/8

1st number: 3 0/14, 2nd number: 5/8

This multiplication involving fractions can also be rephrased as "What is 42/14 of 5/8?"

42/14 × 5/8 is 15/8.

Steps for multiplying fractions

  1. Simply multiply the numerators and denominators separately:
  2. 42/14 × 5/8 = 42 × 5/14 × 8 = 210/112
  3. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 15/8
  4. In mixed form: 17/8

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