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Multiply 5/3 with 21/42

1st number: 1 2/3, 2nd number: 21/42

This multiplication involving fractions can also be rephrased as "What is 5/3 of 21/42?"

5/3 × 21/42 is 5/6.

Steps for multiplying fractions

  1. Simply multiply the numerators and denominators separately:
  2. 5/3 × 21/42 = 5 × 21/3 × 42 = 105/126
  3. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 5/6

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