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Multiply 5/3 with 21/8

1st number: 1 2/3, 2nd number: 2 5/8

This multiplication involving fractions can also be rephrased as "What is 5/3 of 2 5/8?"

5/3 × 21/8 is 35/8.

Steps for multiplying fractions

  1. Simply multiply the numerators and denominators separately:
  2. 5/3 × 21/8 = 5 × 21/3 × 8 = 105/24
  3. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 35/8
  4. In mixed form: 43/8

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