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Divide 2/5 with 40/42

2/5 ÷ 40/42 is 21/50.

Steps for dividing fractions

1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
   Reciprocal of 40/42: 42/40
2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
   So, 2/5 ÷ 40/42 = 2/5 × 42/40
3. = 2 × 42/5 × 40 = 84/200
4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 21/50

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