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Divide 5/42 with 40/21

1^st number: 5/42, 2^nd number: 1 19/21

5/42 ÷ 40/21 is 1/16.

Steps for dividing fractions

1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
   Reciprocal of 40/21: 21/40
2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
   So, 5/42 ÷ 40/21 = 5/42 × 21/40
3. = 5 × 21/42 × 40 = 105/1680
4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 1/16

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