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Divide 21/5 with 42/40

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

21/5 ÷ 42/40 is 4/1.

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, 21/5 ÷ 42/40 = 21/5 × 40/42
3. = 21 × 40/5 × 42 = 840/210
4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 4/1

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