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Divide 1/40 with 42/12

1^st number: 1/40, 2^nd number: 3 6/12

1/40 ÷ 42/12 is 1/140.

Steps for dividing fractions

1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
   Reciprocal of 42/12: 12/42
2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
   So, 1/40 ÷ 42/12 = 1/40 × 12/42
3. = 1 × 12/40 × 42 = 12/1680
4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 1/140

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