Perform the multiplication. Simplify the result when possible. $\frac { 3 } { 32 } \cdot \frac { 40 } { 3 }$
A) $\frac { 7 } { 6 }$
B) $\frac { 5 } { 4 }$
C) $\frac { 7 } { 8 }$
D) $\frac { 8 } { 7 }$
E) $\frac { 4 } { 3 }$

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Multiplying the fractions $\frac { 3 } { 32 } \cdot \frac { 40 } { 3 }$ simplifies to $\frac { 3 \cdot 40 } { 32 \cdot 3 }$, where the 3s cancel out, leaving $\frac { 40 } { 32 }$. Simplifying this fraction gives $\frac { 5 } { 4 }$.

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Perform the Multiplication $\frac { 3 } { 32 } \cdot \frac { 40 } { 3 }$