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Divide 42/84 with 40/12

1^st number: 42/84, 2^nd number: 3 4/12

42/84 ÷ 40/12 is 3/20.

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, 42/84 ÷ 40/12 = 42/84 × 12/40
3. = 42 × 12/84 × 40 = 504/3360
4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 3/20

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