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Divide 42/40 with 6/7

1^st number: 1 2/40, 2^nd number: 6/7

42/40 ÷ 6/7 is 49/40.

Steps for dividing fractions

1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
   Reciprocal of 6/7: 7/6
2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
   So, 42/40 ÷ 6/7 = 42/40 × 7/6
3. = 42 × 7/40 × 6 = 294/240
4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 49/40
5. In mixed form: 19/40

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