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Multiply 42/5 with 10/8

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

This multiplication involving fractions can also be rephrased as "What is 42/5 of 1 2/8?"

42/5 × 10/8 is 21/2.

Steps for multiplying fractions

  1. Simply multiply the numerators and denominators separately:
  2. 42/5 × 10/8 = 42 × 10/5 × 8 = 420/40
  3. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 21/2
  4. In mixed form: 101/2

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