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Divide 42/20 with 40/5

1^st number: 2 2/20, 2^nd number: 8 0/5

42/20 ÷ 40/5 is 21/80.

Steps for dividing fractions

1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
   Reciprocal of 40/5: 5/40
2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
   So, 42/20 ÷ 40/5 = 42/20 × 5/40
3. = 42 × 5/20 × 40 = 210/800
4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 21/80

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