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Divide 40/14 with 42/21

1st number: 2 12/14, 2nd number: 2 0/21

40/14 ÷ 42/21 is 10/7.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 42/21: 21/42
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 40/14 ÷ 42/21 = 40/14 × 21/42
  3. = 40 × 21/14 × 42 = 840/588
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 10/7
  5. In mixed form: 13/7

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