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Multiply 42/40 with 42/8

1^st number: 1 2/40, 2^nd number: 5 2/8

This multiplication involving fractions can also be rephrased as "What is 42/40 of 5 2/8?"

42/40 × 42/8 is 441/80.

Steps for multiplying fractions

1. Simply multiply the numerators and denominators separately:
2. 42/40 × 42/8 = 42 × 42/40 × 8 = 1764/320
3. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 441/80
4. In mixed form: 541/80

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