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Divide 1/5 with 42/30

1^st number: 1/5, 2^nd number: 1 12/30

1/5 ÷ 42/30 is 1/7.

Steps for dividing fractions

1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
   Reciprocal of 42/30: 30/42
2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
   So, 1/5 ÷ 42/30 = 1/5 × 30/42
3. = 1 × 30/5 × 42 = 30/210
4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 1/7

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