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Multiply 5/2 with 40/16

1st number: 2 1/2, 2nd number: 2 8/16

This multiplication involving fractions can also be rephrased as "What is 5/2 of 2 8/16?"

5/2 × 40/16 is 25/4.

Steps for multiplying fractions

  1. Simply multiply the numerators and denominators separately:
  2. 5/2 × 40/16 = 5 × 40/2 × 16 = 200/32
  3. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 25/4
  4. In mixed form: 61/4

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