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Multiply 42/3 with 5/9

1st number: 14 0/3, 2nd number: 5/9

This multiplication involving fractions can also be rephrased as "What is 42/3 of 5/9?"

42/3 × 5/9 is 70/9.

Steps for multiplying fractions

  1. Simply multiply the numerators and denominators separately:
  2. 42/3 × 5/9 = 42 × 5/3 × 9 = 210/27
  3. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 70/9
  4. In mixed form: 77/9

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