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Multiply 42/2 with 40/42

1^st number: 21 0/2, 2^nd number: 40/42

This multiplication involving fractions can also be rephrased as "What is 42/2 of 40/42?"

42/2 × 40/42 is 20/1.

Steps for multiplying fractions

1. Simply multiply the numerators and denominators separately:
2. 42/2 × 40/42 = 42 × 40/2 × 42 = 1680/84
3. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 20/1

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