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Multiply 72/28 with 42/20

1^st number: 2 16/28, 2^nd number: 2 2/20

This multiplication involving fractions can also be rephrased as "What is 72/28 of 2 2/20?"

72/28 × 42/20 is 27/5.

Steps for multiplying fractions

1. Simply multiply the numerators and denominators separately:
2. 72/28 × 42/20 = 72 × 42/28 × 20 = 3024/560
3. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 27/5
4. In mixed form: 52/5

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