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Divide 5/21 with 40/28

1^st number: 5/21, 2^nd number: 1 12/28

5/21 ÷ 40/28 is 1/6.

Steps for dividing fractions

1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
   Reciprocal of 40/28: 28/40
2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
   So, 5/21 ÷ 40/28 = 5/21 × 28/40
3. = 5 × 28/21 × 40 = 140/840
4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 1/6

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