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Multiply 72/42 with 36/56

1^st number: 1 30/42, 2^nd number: 36/56

This multiplication involving fractions can also be rephrased as "What is 72/42 of 36/56?"

72/42 × 36/56 is 54/49.

Steps for multiplying fractions

1. Simply multiply the numerators and denominators separately:
2. 72/42 × 36/56 = 72 × 36/42 × 56 = 2592/2352
3. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 54/49
4. In mixed form: 15/49

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