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Divide 40/9 with 40/42

1^st number: 4 4/9, 2^nd number: 40/42

40/9 ÷ 40/42 is 14/3.

Steps for dividing fractions

1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
   Reciprocal of 40/42: 42/40
2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
   So, 40/9 ÷ 40/42 = 40/9 × 42/40
3. = 40 × 42/9 × 40 = 1680/360
4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 14/3
5. In mixed form: 42/3

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