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Divide 40/42 with 50/5

1^st number: 40/42, 2^nd number: 10 0/5

40/42 ÷ 50/5 is 2/21.

Steps for dividing fractions

1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
   Reciprocal of 50/5: 5/50
2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
   So, 40/42 ÷ 50/5 = 40/42 × 5/50
3. = 40 × 5/42 × 50 = 200/2100
4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 2/21

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