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Divide 40/50 with 12/42

40/50 ÷ 12/42 is 14/5.

Steps for dividing fractions

1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
   Reciprocal of 12/42: 42/12
2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
   So, 40/50 ÷ 12/42 = 40/50 × 42/12
3. = 40 × 42/50 × 12 = 1680/600
4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 14/5
5. In mixed form: 24/5

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