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Divide 5/10 with 42/40

1^st number: 5/10, 2^nd number: 1 2/40

5/10 ÷ 42/40 is 10/21.

Steps for dividing fractions

1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
   Reciprocal of 42/40: 40/42
2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
   So, 5/10 ÷ 42/40 = 5/10 × 40/42
3. = 5 × 40/10 × 42 = 200/420
4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 10/21

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