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Multiply 42/72 with 81/40

1^st number: 42/72, 2^nd number: 2 1/40

This multiplication involving fractions can also be rephrased as "What is 42/72 of 2 1/40?"

42/72 × 81/40 is 189/160.

Steps for multiplying fractions

1. Simply multiply the numerators and denominators separately:
2. 42/72 × 81/40 = 42 × 81/72 × 40 = 3402/2880
3. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 189/160
4. In mixed form: 129/160

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