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Divide 1/42 with 50/40

1^st number: 1/42, 2^nd number: 1 10/40

1/42 ÷ 50/40 is 2/105.

Steps for dividing fractions

1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
   Reciprocal of 50/40: 40/50
2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
   So, 1/42 ÷ 50/40 = 1/42 × 40/50
3. = 1 × 40/42 × 50 = 40/2100
4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 2/105

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