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Divide 42/40 with 8/12

1^st number: 1 2/40, 2^nd number: 8/12

42/40 ÷ 8/12 is 63/40.

Steps for dividing fractions

1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
   Reciprocal of 8/12: 12/8
2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
   So, 42/40 ÷ 8/12 = 42/40 × 12/8
3. = 42 × 12/40 × 8 = 504/320
4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 63/40
5. In mixed form: 123/40

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