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Divide 2/5 with 40/20

1^st number: 2/5, 2^nd number: 2 0/20

2/5 ÷ 40/20 is 1/5.

Steps for dividing fractions

1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
   Reciprocal of 40/20: 20/40
2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
   So, 2/5 ÷ 40/20 = 2/5 × 20/40
3. = 2 × 20/5 × 40 = 40/200
4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 1/5

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