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Divide 18/21 with 42/40

1^st number: 18/21, 2^nd number: 1 2/40

18/21 ÷ 42/40 is 40/49.

Steps for dividing fractions

1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
   Reciprocal of 42/40: 40/42
2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
   So, 18/21 ÷ 42/40 = 18/21 × 40/42
3. = 18 × 40/21 × 42 = 720/882
4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 40/49

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