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Divide 20/42 with 40/7

1^st number: 20/42, 2^nd number: 5 5/7

20/42 ÷ 40/7 is 1/12.

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, 20/42 ÷ 40/7 = 20/42 × 7/40
3. = 20 × 7/42 × 40 = 140/1680
4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 1/12

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