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Multiply 72/15 with 40/16

1^st number: 4 12/15, 2^nd number: 2 8/16

This multiplication involving fractions can also be rephrased as "What is 72/15 of 2 8/16?"

72/15 × 40/16 is 12/1.

Steps for multiplying fractions

1. Simply multiply the numerators and denominators separately:
2. 72/15 × 40/16 = 72 × 40/15 × 16 = 2880/240
3. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 12/1

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