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Divide 42/9 with 40/8

1^st number: 4 6/9, 2^nd number: 5 0/8

42/9 ÷ 40/8 is 14/15.

Steps for dividing fractions

1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
   Reciprocal of 40/8: 8/40
2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
   So, 42/9 ÷ 40/8 = 42/9 × 8/40
3. = 42 × 8/9 × 40 = 336/360
4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 14/15

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