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Divide 20/24 with 42/40

1^st number: 20/24, 2^nd number: 1 2/40

20/24 ÷ 42/40 is 50/63.

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, 20/24 ÷ 42/40 = 20/24 × 40/42
3. = 20 × 40/24 × 42 = 800/1008
4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 50/63

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