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Multiply 42/5 with 7/56

1st number: 8 2/5, 2nd number: 7/56

This multiplication involving fractions can also be rephrased as "What is 42/5 of 7/56?"

42/5 × 7/56 is 21/20.

Steps for multiplying fractions

  1. Simply multiply the numerators and denominators separately:
  2. 42/5 × 7/56 = 42 × 7/5 × 56 = 294/280
  3. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 21/20
  4. In mixed form: 11/20

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