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Multiply 5/3 with 36/42

1^st number: 1 2/3, 2^nd number: 36/42

This multiplication involving fractions can also be rephrased as "What is 5/3 of 36/42?"

5/3 × 36/42 is 10/7.

Steps for multiplying fractions

1. Simply multiply the numerators and denominators separately:
2. 5/3 × 36/42 = 5 × 36/3 × 42 = 180/126
3. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 10/7
4. In mixed form: 13/7

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