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Divide 40/42 with 72/50

1^st number: 40/42, 2^nd number: 1 22/50

40/42 ÷ 72/50 is 125/189.

Steps for dividing fractions

1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
   Reciprocal of 72/50: 50/72
2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
   So, 40/42 ÷ 72/50 = 40/42 × 50/72
3. = 40 × 50/42 × 72 = 2000/3024
4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 125/189

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