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Multiply 42/40 with 50/72

1^st number: 1 2/40, 2^nd number: 50/72

This multiplication involving fractions can also be rephrased as "What is 42/40 of 50/72?"

42/40 × 50/72 is 35/48.

Steps for multiplying fractions

1. Simply multiply the numerators and denominators separately:
2. 42/40 × 50/72 = 42 × 50/40 × 72 = 2100/2880
3. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 35/48

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