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Divide 42/20 with 2/40

1^st number: 2 2/20, 2^nd number: 2/40

42/20 ÷ 2/40 is 42/1.

Steps for dividing fractions

1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
   Reciprocal of 2/40: 40/2
2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
   So, 42/20 ÷ 2/40 = 42/20 × 40/2
3. = 42 × 40/20 × 2 = 1680/40
4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 42/1

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