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Divide 42/40 with 40/12

1^st number: 1 2/40, 2^nd number: 3 4/12

42/40 ÷ 40/12 is 63/200.

Steps for dividing fractions

1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
   Reciprocal of 40/12: 12/40
2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
   So, 42/40 ÷ 40/12 = 42/40 × 12/40
3. = 42 × 12/40 × 40 = 504/1600
4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 63/200

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