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Divide 42/40 with 50/5

1^st number: 1 2/40, 2^nd number: 10 0/5

42/40 ÷ 50/5 is 21/200.

Steps for dividing fractions

1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
   Reciprocal of 50/5: 5/50
2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
   So, 42/40 ÷ 50/5 = 42/40 × 5/50
3. = 42 × 5/40 × 50 = 210/2000
4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 21/200

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