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Multiply 5/7 with 42/8

1^st number: 5/7, 2^nd number: 5 2/8

This multiplication involving fractions can also be rephrased as "What is 5/7 of 5 2/8?"

5/7 × 42/8 is 15/4.

Steps for multiplying fractions

1. Simply multiply the numerators and denominators separately:
2. 5/7 × 42/8 = 5 × 42/7 × 8 = 210/56
3. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 15/4
4. In mixed form: 33/4

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