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Multiply 42/40 with 50/40

1st number: 1 2/40, 2nd number: 1 10/40

This multiplication involving fractions can also be rephrased as "What is 42/40 of 1 10/40?"

42/40 × 50/40 is 21/16.

Steps for multiplying fractions

  1. Simply multiply the numerators and denominators separately:
  2. 42/40 × 50/40 = 42 × 50/40 × 40 = 2100/1600
  3. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 21/16
  4. In mixed form: 15/16

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