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Divide 40/72 with 3/42

40/72 ÷ 3/42 is 70/9.

Steps for dividing fractions

1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
   Reciprocal of 3/42: 42/3
2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
   So, 40/72 ÷ 3/42 = 40/72 × 42/3
3. = 40 × 42/72 × 3 = 1680/216
4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 70/9
5. In mixed form: 77/9

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