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Divide 1/40 with 50/42

1^st number: 1/40, 2^nd number: 1 8/42

1/40 ÷ 50/42 is 21/1000.

Steps for dividing fractions

1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
   Reciprocal of 50/42: 42/50
2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
   So, 1/40 ÷ 50/42 = 1/40 × 42/50
3. = 1 × 42/40 × 50 = 42/2000
4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 21/1000

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