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Divide 40/50 with 60/42

1^st number: 40/50, 2^nd number: 1 18/42

40/50 ÷ 60/42 is 14/25.

Steps for dividing fractions

1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
   Reciprocal of 60/42: 42/60
2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
   So, 40/50 ÷ 60/42 = 40/50 × 42/60
3. = 40 × 42/50 × 60 = 1680/3000
4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 14/25

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