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Divide 42/40 with 36/6

1^st number: 1 2/40, 2^nd number: 6 0/6

42/40 ÷ 36/6 is 7/40.

Steps for dividing fractions

1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
   Reciprocal of 36/6: 6/36
2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
   So, 42/40 ÷ 36/6 = 42/40 × 6/36
3. = 42 × 6/40 × 36 = 252/1440
4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 7/40

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