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Divide 2/5 with 84/40

1^st number: 2/5, 2^nd number: 2 4/40

2/5 ÷ 84/40 is 4/21.

Steps for dividing fractions

1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
   Reciprocal of 84/40: 40/84
2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
   So, 2/5 ÷ 84/40 = 2/5 × 40/84
3. = 2 × 40/5 × 84 = 80/420
4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 4/21

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