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Divide 42/12 with 40/6

1^st number: 3 6/12, 2^nd number: 6 4/6

42/12 ÷ 40/6 is 21/40.

Steps for dividing fractions

1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
   Reciprocal of 40/6: 6/40
2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
   So, 42/12 ÷ 40/6 = 42/12 × 6/40
3. = 42 × 6/12 × 40 = 252/480
4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 21/40

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