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Multiply 42/36 with 81/40

1^st number: 1 6/36, 2^nd number: 2 1/40

This multiplication involving fractions can also be rephrased as "What is 42/36 of 2 1/40?"

42/36 × 81/40 is 189/80.

Steps for multiplying fractions

1. Simply multiply the numerators and denominators separately:
2. 42/36 × 81/40 = 42 × 81/36 × 40 = 3402/1440
3. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 189/80
4. In mixed form: 229/80

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