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Divide 42/40 with 4/40

1^st number: 1 2/40, 2^nd number: 4/40

42/40 ÷ 4/40 is 21/2.

Steps for dividing fractions

1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
   Reciprocal of 4/40: 40/4
2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
   So, 42/40 ÷ 4/40 = 42/40 × 40/4
3. = 42 × 40/40 × 4 = 1680/160
4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 21/2
5. In mixed form: 101/2

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