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Divide 54/42 with 40/7

1^st number: 1 12/42, 2^nd number: 5 5/7

54/42 ÷ 40/7 is 9/40.

Steps for dividing fractions

1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
   Reciprocal of 40/7: 7/40
2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
   So, 54/42 ÷ 40/7 = 54/42 × 7/40
3. = 54 × 7/42 × 40 = 378/1680
4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 9/40

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