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Divide 42/60 with 40/24

1^st number: 42/60, 2^nd number: 1 16/24

42/60 ÷ 40/24 is 21/50.

Steps for dividing fractions

1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
   Reciprocal of 40/24: 24/40
2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
   So, 42/60 ÷ 40/24 = 42/60 × 24/40
3. = 42 × 24/60 × 40 = 1008/2400
4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 21/50

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