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Multiply 5/2 with 42/5

1^st number: 2 1/2, 2^nd number: 8 2/5

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

5/2 × 42/5 is 21/1.

Steps for multiplying fractions

1. Simply multiply the numerators and denominators separately:
2. 5/2 × 42/5 = 5 × 42/2 × 5 = 210/10
3. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 21/1

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