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Divide 45/40 with 42/20

1^st number: 1 5/40, 2^nd number: 2 2/20

45/40 ÷ 42/20 is 15/28.

Steps for dividing fractions

1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
   Reciprocal of 42/20: 20/42
2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
   So, 45/40 ÷ 42/20 = 45/40 × 20/42
3. = 45 × 20/40 × 42 = 900/1680
4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 15/28

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