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Divide 42/45 with 40/56

42/45 ÷ 40/56 is 98/75.

Steps for dividing fractions

1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
   Reciprocal of 40/56: 56/40
2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
   So, 42/45 ÷ 40/56 = 42/45 × 56/40
3. = 42 × 56/45 × 40 = 2352/1800
4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 98/75
5. In mixed form: 123/75

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