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Multiply 81/2 with 5/40

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

This multiplication involving fractions can also be rephrased as "What is 81/2 of 5/40?"

81/2 × 5/40 is 81/16.

Steps for multiplying fractions

  1. Simply multiply the numerators and denominators separately:
  2. 81/2 × 5/40 = 81 × 5/2 × 40 = 405/80
  3. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 81/16
  4. In mixed form: 51/16

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