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Divide 21/42 with 40/20

1^st number: 21/42, 2^nd number: 2 0/20

21/42 ÷ 40/20 is 1/4.

Steps for dividing fractions

1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
   Reciprocal of 40/20: 20/40
2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
   So, 21/42 ÷ 40/20 = 21/42 × 20/40
3. = 21 × 20/42 × 40 = 420/1680
4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 1/4

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