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Multiply 72/21 with 15/40

1^st number: 3 9/21, 2^nd number: 15/40

This multiplication involving fractions can also be rephrased as "What is 72/21 of 15/40?"

72/21 × 15/40 is 9/7.

Steps for multiplying fractions

1. Simply multiply the numerators and denominators separately:
2. 72/21 × 15/40 = 72 × 15/21 × 40 = 1080/840
3. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 9/7
4. In mixed form: 12/7

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