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Multiply 5/2 with 36/42

1st number: 2 1/2, 2nd number: 36/42

This multiplication involving fractions can also be rephrased as "What is 5/2 of 36/42?"

5/2 × 36/42 is 15/7.

Steps for multiplying fractions

  1. Simply multiply the numerators and denominators separately:
  2. 5/2 × 36/42 = 5 × 36/2 × 42 = 180/84
  3. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 15/7
  4. In mixed form: 21/7

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