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Divide 42/48 with 40/56

42/48 ÷ 40/56 is 49/40.

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, 42/48 ÷ 40/56 = 42/48 × 56/40
3. = 42 × 56/48 × 40 = 2352/1920
4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 49/40
5. In mixed form: 19/40

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