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Divide 42/40 with 8/42

1^st number: 1 2/40, 2^nd number: 8/42

42/40 ÷ 8/42 is 441/80.

Steps for dividing fractions

1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
   Reciprocal of 8/42: 42/8
2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
   So, 42/40 ÷ 8/42 = 42/40 × 42/8
3. = 42 × 42/40 × 8 = 1764/320
4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 441/80
5. In mixed form: 541/80

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