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Divide 3/40 with 42/5

1^st number: 3/40, 2^nd number: 8 2/5

3/40 ÷ 42/5 is 1/112.

Steps for dividing fractions

1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
   Reciprocal of 42/5: 5/42
2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
   So, 3/40 ÷ 42/5 = 3/40 × 5/42
3. = 3 × 5/40 × 42 = 15/1680
4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 1/112

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