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Divide 40/20 with 42/5

1^st number: 2 0/20, 2^nd number: 8 2/5

40/20 ÷ 42/5 is 5/21.

Steps for dividing fractions

1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
   Reciprocal of 42/5: 5/42
2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
   So, 40/20 ÷ 42/5 = 40/20 × 5/42
3. = 40 × 5/20 × 42 = 200/840
4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 5/21

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