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Multiply 5/4 with 42/56

1^st number: 1 1/4, 2^nd number: 42/56

This multiplication involving fractions can also be rephrased as "What is 5/4 of 42/56?"

5/4 × 42/56 is 15/16.

Steps for multiplying fractions

1. Simply multiply the numerators and denominators separately:
2. 5/4 × 42/56 = 5 × 42/4 × 56 = 210/224
3. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 15/16

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