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Multiply 42/15 with 56/20

1^st number: 2 12/15, 2^nd number: 2 16/20

This multiplication involving fractions can also be rephrased as "What is 42/15 of 2 16/20?"

42/15 × 56/20 is 196/25.

Steps for multiplying fractions

1. Simply multiply the numerators and denominators separately:
2. 42/15 × 56/20 = 42 × 56/15 × 20 = 2352/300
3. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 196/25
4. In mixed form: 721/25

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