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Divide 21/40 with 42/24

1^st number: 21/40, 2^nd number: 1 18/24

21/40 ÷ 42/24 is 3/10.

Steps for dividing fractions

1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
   Reciprocal of 42/24: 24/42
2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
   So, 21/40 ÷ 42/24 = 21/40 × 24/42
3. = 21 × 24/40 × 42 = 504/1680
4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 3/10

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