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Multiply 7/5 with 40/42

1st number: 1 2/5, 2nd number: 40/42

This multiplication involving fractions can also be rephrased as "What is 7/5 of 40/42?"

7/5 × 40/42 is 4/3.

Steps for multiplying fractions

  1. Simply multiply the numerators and denominators separately:
  2. 7/5 × 40/42 = 7 × 40/5 × 42 = 280/210
  3. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 4/3
  4. In mixed form: 11/3

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