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Divide 42/10 with 40/4

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

42/10 ÷ 40/4 is 21/50.

Steps for dividing fractions

1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
   Reciprocal of 40/4: 4/40
2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
   So, 42/10 ÷ 40/4 = 42/10 × 4/40
3. = 42 × 4/10 × 40 = 168/400
4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 21/50

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