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Divide 42/40 with 9/20

1^st number: 1 2/40, 2^nd number: 9/20

42/40 ÷ 9/20 is 7/3.

Steps for dividing fractions

1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
   Reciprocal of 9/20: 20/9
2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
   So, 42/40 ÷ 9/20 = 42/40 × 20/9
3. = 42 × 20/40 × 9 = 840/360
4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 7/3
5. In mixed form: 21/3

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