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Divide 40/5 with 42/14

1st number: 8 0/5, 2nd number: 3 0/14

40/5 ÷ 42/14 is 8/3.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 42/14: 14/42
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 40/5 ÷ 42/14 = 40/5 × 14/42
  3. = 40 × 14/5 × 42 = 560/210
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 8/3
  5. In mixed form: 22/3

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