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Divide 42/40 with 8/20

1^st number: 1 2/40, 2^nd number: 8/20

42/40 ÷ 8/20 is 21/8.

Steps for dividing fractions

1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
   Reciprocal of 8/20: 20/8
2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
   So, 42/40 ÷ 8/20 = 42/40 × 20/8
3. = 42 × 20/40 × 8 = 840/320
4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 21/8
5. In mixed form: 25/8

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