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Divide 42/10 with 40/20

1^st number: 4 2/10, 2^nd number: 2 0/20

42/10 ÷ 40/20 is 21/10.

Steps for dividing fractions

1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
   Reciprocal of 40/20: 20/40
2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
   So, 42/10 ÷ 40/20 = 42/10 × 20/40
3. = 42 × 20/10 × 40 = 840/400
4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 21/10
5. In mixed form: 21/10

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