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Divide 6/12 with 40/42

6/12 ÷ 40/42 is 21/40.

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, 6/12 ÷ 40/42 = 6/12 × 42/40
3. = 6 × 42/12 × 40 = 252/480
4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 21/40

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