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Divide 12/42 with 2/5

12/42 ÷ 2/5 is 5/7.

Steps for dividing fractions

1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
   Reciprocal of 2/5: 5/2
2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
   So, 12/42 ÷ 2/5 = 12/42 × 5/2
3. = 12 × 5/42 × 2 = 60/84
4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 5/7

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