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Multiply 5/4 with 36/42

1^st number: 1 1/4, 2^nd number: 36/42

This multiplication involving fractions can also be rephrased as "What is 5/4 of 36/42?"

5/4 × 36/42 is 15/14.

Steps for multiplying fractions

1. Simply multiply the numerators and denominators separately:
2. 5/4 × 36/42 = 5 × 36/4 × 42 = 180/168
3. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 15/14
4. In mixed form: 11/14

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