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Multiply 42/18 with 56/40

1^st number: 2 6/18, 2^nd number: 1 16/40

This multiplication involving fractions can also be rephrased as "What is 42/18 of 1 16/40?"

42/18 × 56/40 is 49/15.

Steps for multiplying fractions

1. Simply multiply the numerators and denominators separately:
2. 42/18 × 56/40 = 42 × 56/18 × 40 = 2352/720
3. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 49/15
4. In mixed form: 34/15

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