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Divide 40/42 with 21/56

40/42 ÷ 21/56 is 160/63.

Steps for dividing fractions

1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
   Reciprocal of 21/56: 56/21
2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
   So, 40/42 ÷ 21/56 = 40/42 × 56/21
3. = 40 × 56/42 × 21 = 2240/882
4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 160/63
5. In mixed form: 234/63

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