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Multiply 81/2 with 25/72

1^st number: 40 1/2, 2^nd number: 25/72

This multiplication involving fractions can also be rephrased as "What is 81/2 of 25/72?"

81/2 × 25/72 is 225/16.

Steps for multiplying fractions

1. Simply multiply the numerators and denominators separately:
2. 81/2 × 25/72 = 81 × 25/2 × 72 = 2025/144
3. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 225/16
4. In mixed form: 141/16

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