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Divide 24/72 with 42/40

1^st number: 24/72, 2^nd number: 1 2/40

24/72 ÷ 42/40 is 20/63.

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, 24/72 ÷ 42/40 = 24/72 × 40/42
3. = 24 × 40/72 × 42 = 960/3024
4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 20/63

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