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Divide 40/50 with 2/42

40/50 ÷ 2/42 is 84/5.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 2/42: 42/2
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 40/50 ÷ 2/42 = 40/50 × 42/2
  3. = 40 × 42/50 × 2 = 1680/100
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 84/5
  5. In mixed form: 164/5

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