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Divide 40/4 with 42/7

1st number: 10 0/4, 2nd number: 6 0/7

40/4 ÷ 42/7 is 5/3.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 42/7: 7/42
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 40/4 ÷ 42/7 = 40/4 × 7/42
  3. = 40 × 7/4 × 42 = 280/168
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 5/3
  5. In mixed form: 12/3

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