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Divide 42/21 with 40/10

1^st number: 2 0/21, 2^nd number: 4 0/10

42/21 ÷ 40/10 is 1/2.

Steps for dividing fractions

1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
   Reciprocal of 40/10: 10/40
2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
   So, 42/21 ÷ 40/10 = 42/21 × 10/40
3. = 42 × 10/21 × 40 = 420/840
4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 1/2

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