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Divide 40/50 with 42/20

1^st number: 40/50, 2^nd number: 2 2/20

40/50 ÷ 42/20 is 8/21.

Steps for dividing fractions

1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
   Reciprocal of 42/20: 20/42
2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
   So, 40/50 ÷ 42/20 = 40/50 × 20/42
3. = 40 × 20/50 × 42 = 800/2100
4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 8/21

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