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Divide 42/8 with 40/7

1^st number: 5 2/8, 2^nd number: 5 5/7

42/8 ÷ 40/7 is 147/160.

Steps for dividing fractions

1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
   Reciprocal of 40/7: 7/40
2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
   So, 42/8 ÷ 40/7 = 42/8 × 7/40
3. = 42 × 7/8 × 40 = 294/320
4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 147/160

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