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Multiply 72/15 with 15/42

1^st number: 4 12/15, 2^nd number: 15/42

This multiplication involving fractions can also be rephrased as "What is 72/15 of 15/42?"

72/15 × 15/42 is 12/7.

Steps for multiplying fractions

1. Simply multiply the numerators and denominators separately:
2. 72/15 × 15/42 = 72 × 15/15 × 42 = 1080/630
3. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 12/7
4. In mixed form: 15/7

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