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Divide 1/42 with 5/40

1/42 ÷ 5/40 is 4/21.

Steps for dividing fractions

1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
   Reciprocal of 5/40: 40/5
2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
   So, 1/42 ÷ 5/40 = 1/42 × 40/5
3. = 1 × 40/42 × 5 = 40/210
4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 4/21

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