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Multiply 50/7 with 42/40

1st number: 7 1/7, 2nd number: 1 2/40

This multiplication involving fractions can also be rephrased as "What is 50/7 of 1 2/40?"

50/7 × 42/40 is 15/2.

Steps for multiplying fractions

  1. Simply multiply the numerators and denominators separately:
  2. 50/7 × 42/40 = 50 × 42/7 × 40 = 2100/280
  3. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 15/2
  4. In mixed form: 71/2

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