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Divide 42/60 with 40/12

1^st number: 42/60, 2^nd number: 3 4/12

42/60 ÷ 40/12 is 21/100.

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, 42/60 ÷ 40/12 = 42/60 × 12/40
3. = 42 × 12/60 × 40 = 504/2400
4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 21/100

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