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Divide 2/40 with 84/56

1^st number: 2/40, 2^nd number: 1 28/56

2/40 ÷ 84/56 is 1/30.

Steps for dividing fractions

1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
   Reciprocal of 84/56: 56/84
2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
   So, 2/40 ÷ 84/56 = 2/40 × 56/84
3. = 2 × 56/40 × 84 = 112/3360
4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 1/30

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