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Multiply 72/49 with 42/40

1^st number: 1 23/49, 2^nd number: 1 2/40

This multiplication involving fractions can also be rephrased as "What is 72/49 of 1 2/40?"

72/49 × 42/40 is 54/35.

Steps for multiplying fractions

1. Simply multiply the numerators and denominators separately:
2. 72/49 × 42/40 = 72 × 42/49 × 40 = 3024/1960
3. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 54/35
4. In mixed form: 119/35

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