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Divide 40/4 with 42/5

1st number: 10 0/4, 2nd number: 8 2/5

40/4 ÷ 42/5 is 25/21.

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, 40/4 ÷ 42/5 = 40/4 × 5/42
  3. = 40 × 5/4 × 42 = 200/168
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 25/21
  5. In mixed form: 14/21

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