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Divide 2/21 with 40/7

1st number: 2/21, 2nd number: 5 5/7

2/21 ÷ 40/7 is 1/60.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 40/7: 7/40
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 2/21 ÷ 40/7 = 2/21 × 7/40
  3. = 2 × 7/21 × 40 = 14/840
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 1/60

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