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Multiply 81/2 with 15/40

1^st number: 40 1/2, 2^nd number: 15/40

This multiplication involving fractions can also be rephrased as "What is 81/2 of 15/40?"

81/2 × 15/40 is 243/16.

Steps for multiplying fractions

1. Simply multiply the numerators and denominators separately:
2. 81/2 × 15/40 = 81 × 15/2 × 40 = 1215/80
3. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 243/16
4. In mixed form: 153/16

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