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Multiply 45/42 with 56/40

1^st number: 1 3/42, 2^nd number: 1 16/40

This multiplication involving fractions can also be rephrased as "What is 45/42 of 1 16/40?"

45/42 × 56/40 is 3/2.

Steps for multiplying fractions

1. Simply multiply the numerators and denominators separately:
2. 45/42 × 56/40 = 45 × 56/42 × 40 = 2520/1680
3. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 3/2
4. In mixed form: 11/2

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