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Divide 24/42 with 40/35

1^st number: 24/42, 2^nd number: 1 5/35

24/42 ÷ 40/35 is 1/2.

Steps for dividing fractions

1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
   Reciprocal of 40/35: 35/40
2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
   So, 24/42 ÷ 40/35 = 24/42 × 35/40
3. = 24 × 35/42 × 40 = 840/1680
4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 1/2

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