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Multiply 5/12 with 72/36

1^st number: 5/12, 2^nd number: 2 0/36

This multiplication involving fractions can also be rephrased as "What is 5/12 of 2 0/36?"

5/12 × 72/36 is 5/6.

Steps for multiplying fractions

1. Simply multiply the numerators and denominators separately:
2. 5/12 × 72/36 = 5 × 72/12 × 36 = 360/432
3. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 5/6

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