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Divide 5/6 with 40/42

5/6 ÷ 40/42 is 7/8.

Steps for dividing fractions

1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
   Reciprocal of 40/42: 42/40
2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
   So, 5/6 ÷ 40/42 = 5/6 × 42/40
3. = 5 × 42/6 × 40 = 210/240
4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 7/8

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