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Divide 40/12 with 42/6

1^st number: 3 4/12, 2^nd number: 7 0/6

40/12 ÷ 42/6 is 10/21.

Steps for dividing fractions

1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
   Reciprocal of 42/6: 6/42
2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
   So, 40/12 ÷ 42/6 = 40/12 × 6/42
3. = 40 × 6/12 × 42 = 240/504
4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 10/21

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