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Multiply 72/40 with 18/8

1^st number: 1 32/40, 2^nd number: 2 2/8

This multiplication involving fractions can also be rephrased as "What is 72/40 of 2 2/8?"

72/40 × 18/8 is 81/20.

Steps for multiplying fractions

1. Simply multiply the numerators and denominators separately:
2. 72/40 × 18/8 = 72 × 18/40 × 8 = 1296/320
3. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 81/20
4. In mixed form: 41/20

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