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Divide 42/56 with 40/12

1^st number: 42/56, 2^nd number: 3 4/12

42/56 ÷ 40/12 is 9/40.

Steps for dividing fractions

1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
   Reciprocal of 40/12: 12/40
2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
   So, 42/56 ÷ 40/12 = 42/56 × 12/40
3. = 42 × 12/56 × 40 = 504/2240
4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 9/40

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