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Multiply 8/5 with 42/18

1^st number: 1 3/5, 2^nd number: 2 6/18

This multiplication involving fractions can also be rephrased as "What is 8/5 of 2 6/18?"

8/5 × 42/18 is 56/15.

Steps for multiplying fractions

1. Simply multiply the numerators and denominators separately:
2. 8/5 × 42/18 = 8 × 42/5 × 18 = 336/90
3. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 56/15
4. In mixed form: 311/15

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