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Multiply 5/8 with 72/18

1^st number: 5/8, 2^nd number: 4 0/18

This multiplication involving fractions can also be rephrased as "What is 5/8 of 4 0/18?"

5/8 × 72/18 is 5/2.

Steps for multiplying fractions

1. Simply multiply the numerators and denominators separately:
2. 5/8 × 72/18 = 5 × 72/8 × 18 = 360/144
3. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 5/2
4. In mixed form: 21/2

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