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Divide 30/40 with 42/8

1^st number: 30/40, 2^nd number: 5 2/8

30/40 ÷ 42/8 is 1/7.

Steps for dividing fractions

1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
   Reciprocal of 42/8: 8/42
2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
   So, 30/40 ÷ 42/8 = 30/40 × 8/42
3. = 30 × 8/40 × 42 = 240/1680
4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 1/7

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