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Multiply 81/2 with 5/24

1st number: 40 1/2, 2nd number: 5/24

This multiplication involving fractions can also be rephrased as "What is 81/2 of 5/24?"

81/2 × 5/24 is 135/16.

Steps for multiplying fractions

  1. Simply multiply the numerators and denominators separately:
  2. 81/2 × 5/24 = 81 × 5/2 × 24 = 405/48
  3. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 135/16
  4. In mixed form: 87/16

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